The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather experts predicted a geomagnetic storm.

Displays of Northern Lights are possible overnight on Tuesday in some US states after a geomagnetic storm was forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency's map shows that aurora is possible in several northern areas,

Forecasters predict a fair amount of aurora borealis activity that will decrease significantly by Thursday night.

The Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in one part of the UK this week, thanks to a space weather forecast from the Met Office

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, paint the night skies with their ethereal glow, captivating the hearts of onlookers in Canada’s northern regions. Often described as nature’s own light show, these luminous phenomena intrigue and inspire both scientists and sky-gazers alike.

Photographers told National Geographic that wide-angle lenses, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the farthest possible setting are recommended for capturing the northern lights. If using a smartphone, it’s recommended to turn on night mode and disable flash.

NOAA predicts northern lights visible across much of the northern US due to a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday night.