Northern lights observers in 24 states have a shot at seeing the natural phenomenon Monday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which provided a favorable aurora forecast for states closest to the northern U.

Skywatchers, it's time! If you live in certain parts of the United States you may have a chance to view the northern lights tonight. The aurora borealis will be most intense on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center.

Tonight, the northern lights will be visible across 25 U.S. states, offering a stunning natural display that skywatchers won’t want to miss. According to a forecast from NOAA, the aurora borealis will be visible from northern regions all the way down to parts of the U.

The northern lights may be visible overnight from up to 20 northern U.S. states on Saturday, April 18, into Sunday, April 19, 2026, during a G1 or G2 geomagnetic storm.

According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm is expected to peak overnight on Friday, April 17

Nearly one-third of the U.S. could be among areas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said could see the aurora borealis in the sky.

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Tuesday, April 21, may be your best chance to catch both the northern lights and Lyrid meteor shower in Iowa. Here's what to know: