Hold on to your hats, night sky lovers! The Northern Lights Aurora, a dazzling light show caused by solar winds, is set to dazzle millions from November 12 to 13. Residents from Alabama all the way to northern California have a rare chance to witness this magical spectacle. Where to Look? Experts say the best time to catch the Northern Lights is between 10 pm and 1 am Eastern Time. Ideal spots include cities like Seattle, Edmonton, Billings, Winnipeg, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Detroit, Caribou, and New York. For the best view, find a dark, open area with a clear northern horizon. What’s Happening Up There? This incredible light show happens thanks to solar fireworks called coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These are powerful blasts of charged particles zooming from the sun that slam into Earth’s magnetic field, triggering a geomagnetic storm. The storm's interactions with gases in our atmosphere paint the sky with fiery reds, bright greens, and mysterious blues and purples. Amazing sightings already surprised many on November 9-10, when people in places like Oklahoma, Washington, Tennessee, Iowa, Idaho, and South Dakota shared breathtaking pictures of the glowing skies on social media. Even states as far south as Alabama and New Mexico caught these lovely glimmers after midnight on November 9. Colors in the Sky! When solar particles meet oxygen in Earth's atmosphere, they create stunning green or red lights. Meanwhile, nitrogen adds a splash of blue and purple to the show. This fascinating dance of colors is why the Northern Lights are known as the aurora borealis. NASA’s Space Weather Prediction Center confirmed three big solar blasts in recent days, lighting up the night sky for all to enjoy. FAQs Q1. What are Northern Lights Aurora? A1. Aurora borealis, or northern lights, occur near the North Pole. Solar particles collide with gases in Earth’s air to create different colors like green, red, blue, and purple. Q2. Which places saw the Northern Lights recently? A2. National Weather Service offices in Oklahoma, Washington, Tennessee, Iowa, Idaho, and South Dakota posted amazing photos of red and green auroras stretching across the night sky.