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That will inhibit us from seeing the atmospheric interactions — otherwise known to us as the northern lights — that are occurring overhead. Nonetheless, the SWPC shows G1 to G3 level storms could ...

The current auroral forecast gives those in the northern U.S. the best chance at catching the celestial show after sunset. That includes states at or above the red view line on the map below.

States in the U.S. may be able to see the northern lights for a second night in a row on Monday, June 2, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Several northern states in the U.S. might be able to see the northern lights on Sunday, June 1 and Monday, June 2, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

What to Know People in the northern U.S. have the best chance to see the Northern Lights, particularly once the geomagnetic storm begins around 1 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday morning.

That includes states at or above the red view line on the map below. If you live along or near where the red view line reaches, you may only see the northern lights on the northern horizon. All or ...

If conditions strengthen, the lights could become visible in parts of Oregon, Kansas and Illinois as well. The aurora viewing forecast for Monday, June 2, 2025.