A moderate-to-strong geomagnetic storm is expected Monday night after a Coronal Mass Ejection, or CME was emitted from the sun Sunday, and that means the Northern Lights may be visible around Chicago and across northern Illinois in the evening and even into Tuesday morning.

But it's not a guarantee that you'll see them. So before we go any further, I want to emphasize two things:

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These forecast are challenging and not perfect

Manage your expectations. Images you see on social media are often more vivid and brighter than what you see with your eyes. Your phone will actually capture it better than your eyes!

The Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts the geomagnetic storm will start to ramp up to a G2, or "m

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