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The Northern Lights are expected to make another appearance this week following significant solar activity. Credit: AP The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Aurora displays known as the northern and southern lights are commonly visible near the poles, ... The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

However, the view of the lights may be visible only from 12 states in the far northern United States, according to the latest aurora forecast from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

The Northern Lights are expected to make another appearance this week following significant solar activity. Credit: AP The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Aurora displays known as the northern and southern lights are commonly visible near the poles, ... The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

The Northern Lights are expected to make another appearance this week following significant solar activity. Credit: AP The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Aurora displays known as the northern and southern lights are commonly visible near the poles, ... The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

The Northern Lights are expected to make another appearance this week following significant solar activity. Credit: AP The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

The forecast shared by the SWPC shows that the northern lights can appear in the northern part of the continental U.S. as well as Alaska. The viewing path for Wednesday includes all or parts of ...