As of 1 p.m. Eastern Monday, the forecast predicted visible northern lights in the skies above parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin ...

That could mean vibrant northern lights illuminating the night sky as far south as Oregon, Illinois, and potentially even deeper into mid-latitudes like Alabama and northern California tonight.

Such strong conditions have been known to bring the northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California. However, any auroral activity is outshone by the sun during the daylight hours.

The northern lights forecast for Monday, June 2, 2025, as of Sunday, June 1, 2025. (SWPC) If conditions strengthen, the aurora could appear even further south.

The northern lights could glow as early as Sunday night, with the potential for another showing on Monday night -- and people in more than half of the United States could see the aurora borealis.

The lead-up to the solar maximum resulted in the best northern lights display in 500 years in May, when a series of powerful solar storms made the lights visible as far south as Alabama.

When a solar storm of this magnitude occurs, the northern lights can be seen as far south as Alabama and northern California. As of 6 AM June 1st, G4 and G3 conditions have been observed.

A map of where the northern lights could be visible Sunday night. (NOAA) After 6 p.m., the northern lights could be seen throughout almost the entirety of New York, according to NOAA predictions.

Nation and World Northern lights and New York: Upstate NY could catch a glimpse of Aurora borealis Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 10:41 a.m.

This means the northern lights will start to get stronger and more frequent as the solar maximum approaches, reported USA TODAY. Solar maximum is expected in July 2025, with a peak of 115 sunspots ...

The Northern Lights glowed over Upstate New York on the evening of Oct. 10, 2024. Seen in Cape Vincent, 1000 Islands region.