The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.

A coronal mass ejection earlier this week may pull the northern lights to more northern U.S. states, forecasters said.

Aurora chasers are on high alert for minor geomagnetic storm conditions from Jan. 24 through to Jan. 25. Northern lights might be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states.

The stunning northern lights should continue well into the weekend and may reach down into the middle parts of the US.

Folks ringing in the new year in several states along the U.S.’s northern border might spot the aurora borealis amidst the fireworks and celebrations, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting a heightened visibility on New Year’s Eve.

Sky gazers in Wisconsin may have another chance to see the northern lights on Thursday and Friday, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Here's what to know: Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are poised to dazzle U.S. skies tonight, stretching farther south than usual due to an impending geomagnetic storm. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),

Auroral activity is forecast to increase on Christmas Day, with NOAA forecasting a Kp index of five and a viewing line encompassing a few more regions than Christmas Eve’s forecast, including northern New England, northern New York and northern Iowa.