But don't worry if you missed the lights last night — there may be a chance of seeing them tonight and even tomorrow morning. Here's what to know. When will northern lights be visible in Illinois?

However, a solid handful of Northern U.S. states may also have a chance to steal a glimpse. Here's what to know about this week's chance to view the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.

The northern lights have been more regularly visible for months as the sun’s 11-year cycle reached a “solar maximum” in 2024, increasing the rate of solar fares, coronal mass ejections and ...

A rare Northern Lights display could be visible across the northern United States on Monday. See where and when to watch the aurora borealis, plus viewing tips from NOAA.

Eight northern U.S. states may be able to see the northern lights Sunday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, though there are not expected to ...

The lights may also appear low on the horizon between 10 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. tomorrow. The Kp will be at a 5 during both of these periods. What are Kp numbers? The Kp number is a scale that ...

The northern lights become more visible as the Kp number increases, according to the NOAA. A Kp between 3 and 5 means the aurora is moving further from the poles, becoming brighter with more ...