Residents in a few of the U.S.’ northernmost states will have a chance to spot the northern lights Thursday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
NOAA forecasts a Kp index of three for Thursday night, meaning the aurora may move further from the poles and become brighter in certain areas.
The viewing line stretches down to the bottom of North Dakota, though chances of seeing aurora borealis will increase the farther north viewers are from it.
Thursday’s viewing line does not include any of the mainland U.S. as part of a forecast that predicts a Kp index of two, which calls for a weak northern lights showing and low auroral activity.
Space weather conditions are quiet, according to NOAA, which has not issued any watches for geomagnetic storms typically associated with increased auroral activity.
Areas included within Thursday’s viewing line include the northern tip of Idaho, northern Montana, North Dakota, northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin. For viewers in Alaska, chances of seeing the northern lights increase from west to east.
The peak hours for viewing the northern lights are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to NOAA. Clear skies and areas with little to no light pollution are most ideal for catching a glimpse of the aurora.