The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

The northern lights may be visible as far south as New York and other parts of the northeast such as Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

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

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The Northern Lights could make a return to UK skies this week, according to the Met Office. The spectacular lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could be visible due to 'the onset of fast solar winds' the weather agency says.

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 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.

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