ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast to arrive at Earth by midday Wednesday and last into the evening, significantly increasing the chances for the northern lights to be visible in Minnesota again .

Your smartphone is powerful enough to capture the aurora if you know these key tricks.

Aurora possible again this week

What we know:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center says geomagnetic storm conditions are currently at G3 (strong) levels after previously reaching G4 (severe). Elevated geomagnetic storm levels are likely to carry over into Nov. 14, which could mean additional chances to see the aurora.

Tips for Viewing the Northern Lights

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