Tonight’s Northern Lights Could Dazzle Across 14 States—Here’s When to Watch Get ready for another dazzling display in the sky. Close Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Images Key Points The northern lights may be visible again tonight across parts of the northern U.S., potentially reaching as far south as upstate New York and South Dakota.A stream of solar wind from a coronal hole in the sun's atmosphere is expected to trigger minor to moderate geomagnetic storms, fueling the auroral activity.Up to 14 states, including Alaska, Minnesota, Michigan, and others, may see the auroras, with Alaska having the highest viewing probability. Those in the northern U.S. will have another chance to catch a dazzling summer light show tonight. The northern lights will be visible again late this evening, with auroras possibly appearing further south into areas like upstate New York and South Dakota. A stream of solar wind coming from a hole in the sun's atmosphere is expected to generate minor to moderate geomagnetic storm conditions, triggering auroras in up to 14 states. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coronal holes are regions where the sun's magnetic fields have opened up, allowing solar wind to escape into space. This can intensify auroral displays, creating vibrant northern lights. Residents in Alaska, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, New Hampshire, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New York, and South Dakota have a chance of spotting the auroras, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Alaska has the highest probability, and if G2 storms are reached, auroras could be visible in New York, Idaho, and maybe even further. Don't Miss The World's Largest Camera Just Unveiled a Stunning View of the Universe—See the Images Here A New Dwarf Planet Has Joined Our Solar System’s Family—Meet Pluto's 'Extreme Cousin' Geomagnetic storms are ranked from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme). A G2 storm means that the aurora oval—the zone where there is a higher probability of seeing the northern lights—could move farther south, allowing more parts of the northern U.S. to spot the natural phenomenon, especially if there's minimal light pollution. Also, the SWPC expects the Kp index to peak at 5.67. The Kp Index is a numeric scale, ranging from 0 to 9, that measures geomagnetic activity. Per NOAA, higher Kp values increase the chances of seeing auroras at lower latitudes. If you want to catch the display, head to a north-facing location as far away from light pollution as possible at around 1 a.m. local time. Because we're near the June solstice, the nights are shorter, meaning the window for observing the northern lights is smaller than usual. Explore more: News Space & Weather News