The aurora borealis are predicted to be visible from several locations across the United States on Tuesday, June 17

When will the northern lights be visible?, Where will the northern lights be visible?, How to watch the northern lights?, How to take photos of the northern lights?

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The northern lights are forecast for back-to-back nights on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18
The colorful display is expected to be "quite pleasing to look at," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space and Weather Prediction Center
The northern lights forecast a three on the Kp scale that spans zero to nine

Another day, another northern lights!

The extraterrestrial phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, is predicted to light up the night sky on Tuesday, June 17.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center, the northern lights forecast a three on the Kp scale that spans zero to nine. This means they're expected to be "quite pleasing" to look at.

The northern lights are likely to be visible from select areas across the United States based on NOAA's aurora chart. The graphic also depicts a "viewline" that indicates the southernmost locations that skywatchers on the northern horizon may be able to catch a glimpse.

This round of northern lights comes a few days after they were forecast on Saturday, June 14 for a second time last week. At the time, they had a Kp index forecast of a five out of nine that stretched into the next day.

Read on for where and when to watch the northern lights tonight!

When will the northern lights be visible?

The northern lights are predicted to be visible from select spots across the United States on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18. They are best viewed in the hours after sunset and right before sunrise, though won't be visible in daylight.

Where will the northern lights be visible?

NOAA forecast auroral activity with a Kp index of three on a scale of nine. This means the northern lights could become more active further from the poles and be "quite pleasing to look at" for those situated in the right locations.

Among those areas across the United States include: Alaska, Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Parts of Canada, too, have a greater chance of spotting the lights.

How to watch the northern lights?

The northern lights are best viewed from dark areas, meaning locations that are far away from city lights. In addition to steering clear of light pollution, which can drown out the colorful display in the sky, viewers have to hope appropriate weather conditions align (hope for no fog, rain or clouds!).

How to take photos of the northern lights?

Did the northern lights really happen if you didn't snap a photo of them? Fortunately, specific smartphones have a high-tech capability to take photos of the auroras on camera if you toggle on the "Night Mode" settings in your device.