There's a chance we could see the Northern Lights Thursday night

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The Northern Lights may be visible in the mainland U.S. this Thursday or Friday due to a strong geomagnetic storm.

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This is one of the most exciting and awe-inspiring sights on Earth.

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The Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights.

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G1-G3 Watches are in effect for 17-19 August, 2022 due to likely CH HSS and CME influences.

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The effects of a strong G3 storm, caused by flare ups on the sun through Aug. 19 mean there could be visible aurora borealis

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NOAA Space Weather does not indicate the best times to try to see the aurora, but McFarland advised waiting until it’s dark and looking to the north.

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This causes the Earth’s magnetic field to become unsettled, and if that lasts long enough, can become a geomagnetic storm

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The phenomenon, known scientifically as the aurora borealis, typically occurs closer to the North Pole, near Alaska and Canada.

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The sun's activity is volatile, and in some cases, the disturbances are so strong they can pull the Earth's magnetic field away from our planet that is an aurora.

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