Be sure to check the sky tonight because the Northern Lights may be on display. According to the NOAA, a geomagnetic storm is brewing on the sun, which means parts of the world might catch the aurora borealis late tonight (March 6) or early tomorrow morning. The vivid lights appear when the solar storms send charged particles into Earth’s atmosphere. Tonight’s storm could cause a high-speed solar wind to push the Northern lights over the Northern U.S. People living in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, and the northern areas of Washington may be lucky enough to watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky. If the storm is strong enough, auroras could also be visible in northern parts of Oregon, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. How to View the Northern Lights on March 6th If you try to catch the show, get as far away from city light pollution as possible. It will already be tougher to see the auroras, thanks to a bright gibbous moon that’s shining tonight. NOAA said you’ll have the best views if you drive to a north-facing, high vantage point between 10 pm and 2 am local time. If the lights are too dim for the naked eye, a smartphone may still be able to capture them. Apps like My Aurora Forecast & Alerts and Hello Aurora will give you up-to-date information on the Northern Lights in your area. You can find this story’s featured image here.