The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. this weekend.

Stargazers across the country were lucky enough to catch several glimpses of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, several times in 2024. Although sightings have been less frequent since the turning of the new year, a red alert was issued last night by AuroaWatch UK to indicate that a sighting was possible.

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.

The northern lights could be visible alongside the total lunar eclipse in some parts of Canada. So, here's what you need to know about spotting the blood moon and the aurora tonight. NOAA's northern lights forecast for Thursday,