Parts of the northern U.S. could have an opportunity to see the northern lights on Wednesday night, with additional chances likely through the end of the week, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (See updated forecast for Thursday night.)

Auroral activity might become visible to a portion of the northern U.S. on Thursday ... Parts of northern Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota will have a low likelihood of viewing aurora borealis, while areas in northern Washington, Idaho, South Dakota ...

Canada and Alaska will have the best chance of viewing the northern lights this evening, according to the NOAA. Other parts of the U.S., including Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota, may also catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis, but chances are relatively low.

The results of a massive solar flare from earlier this week could create more amazing light shows for people in the northern parts of the US.

People in the northernmost states may have a chance to see auroras glowing in the northern sky tonight.

Since May this year, the aurora borealis (northern lights), has at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media has been alive with images of the skies glowing with green,

People in some parts of the UK could spot the Northern Lights tonight as an ultra-rare red alert was issued by Lancaster University's Aurora Watch, which monitors the likelihood of Brits being able to

The Northern Lights are set to be visible tonight as a rare red alert for the Aurora Borealis phenomenon has been issued across the UK. The service monitoring atmospheric conditions in the UK, Aurora Watch, confirmed there is a "likely" chance of seeing the stunning lights.

Did you know most auroras are only seen in places above 60 degrees latitude? This natural wonder, known as the Aurora Borealis, amazes millions every year. But, in 1989, an aurora was spotted as far south as Key West in Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.