The northern lights may be visible in the skies over several US states on the night of this March 6, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency issued a warning about minor geomagnetic storms, which in turn could trigger auroras in parts of the night sky.
NOAA predicts that the lights could be seen in up to 10 US states near the Canadian border. The best viewing conditions are expected in Alaska and the northern parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine.
Those who want to enjoy the spectacle are advised to wait until the moon, which is predicted to rise in the night sky some hours after dark, is down. To track that, observers can use a light pollution map and a Dark Sky Place Finder app.
For better views, the sky must be clear and dark, as it can make the aurora display appear more vivid. There are other apps viewers can use to check real-time forecasts, such as NOAA’s 30-minute aurora forecast and SpaceWeatherLive.com
Indeed, the aurora borealis is a stunning natural phenomenon that captivates anyone lucky enough to witness it. While science explains it as the result of sun particles colliding with the Earth's atmosphere, Icelanders believe the magical lights are angels dancing in the sky!
Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to learn all about this incredible light show.