Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where

The Brief

Northern lights may be visible across much of the northern U.S.—and possibly as far south as Alabama and northern California—between Nov. 11 and Nov. 13.

The best viewing times are within an hour or two of midnight, with the strongest viewing potential on Nov. 12, which is predicted to have a severe geomagnetic storm.

For optimal viewing, find a dark, open area with little light pollution and look toward the northern horizon.

You could catch a glimpse of the northern lights this week – if you’re in the optimal location.

Over the last 24 hours, the sun has emitted several powerful solar flares, including one X-class flare (the most powerful category of solar flares), two M-class flares (moderate) and 25 common solar flares.

The sun is particularly active right now and