Update, Dec. 30, 2025: the latest aurora viewline prediction from NOAA was added, which shows 16 U.S. states potentially seeing the Northern Lights overnight on Dec. 31, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026.

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As geomagnetic storms continue, forecasters predict a good chance of auroras in northern U.S. states for a third time this week Getty The northern lights may appear for a third time this week as ...

Before calling it a night on New Year’s Eve, be sure to look up! Getty New Year’s Eve could bring a bonus sky show as increased solar activity creates a chance to see the northern lights across parts ...