The Northern Lights can potentially be seen from several northern U.S. states Saturday night, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration update,

A spate of solar activity means that the northern lights may be visible as far south as Oregon, Nebraska and Pennsylvania this weekend.

Thanks to a geomagnetic storm, the aurora could be visible over many states from the Midwest to Oregon, with prime viewing forecast for late Saturday into Sunday. Good news: The northern lights, or aurora borealis,

There's a chance the northern lights could make an appearance over Massachusetts tonight, according to the aurora forecast.

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, can turn the night sky pink, purple, blue and green and offer a spectacular display - but they're best seen in certain locations

Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible Tonight? States either north of or crossing the view line include Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisc

Though cloud cover has contributed to blocked views of the Northern Lights for many in the Chicago area both Thursday and Friday, Saturday evening presents another chance to see the spectacular phenomenon.