The aurora borealis will be active and visible from several parts across the United States beginning on Monday, June 23

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The northern lights are predicted to be visible from parts of the United States for three consecutive days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center's forecast
Also known as the aurora borealis, the colorful light display will be active starting on Monday, June 23
The highest intensity on the Kp scale over the course of three nights is a four, meaning the northern lights can be "quite pleasing to look at" from Earth

Summer is sizzling, and so are the cosmos!

Another stretch of northern lights will be active this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center's forecast, and it's likely to last three days.

Per the three-day aurora dashboard, there is a "slight chance" for S1 (Minor) solar radiation storms between June 23 and June 25 as a result of "eruptive potential from multiple regions on the visible disk."

The intensity of the northern lights is based on the level of geomagnetic activity that's measured on the Kp scale, which ranges from zero to nine. Over the course of three days, the highest measurement forecast is a four.

According to the Kp scale breakdown, activity in the three to five range is considered moderate. This means the auroras will move further from the poles with displays that can be "quite pleasing to look at" from Earth.

Read on for when and how to spot the northern lights this week from the United States.

When will the northern lights be visible?

The northern lights are expected to be visible from several parts of the United States this week, beginning on Monday, June 23, and stretching through Wednesday, June 25, according to NOAA's three-day forecast.

While there's potential to spot them each night, the last day is predicted to be the strongest of the three, with a measurement of four on the Kp scale. June 23 and June 24 currently have a four on the scale, but be sure to keep checking the dashboard for the most accurate updates.

Point your eyes to the sky just after sunset and in the hours before sunrise for the best chances at spotting the colorful display from Earth. Note that the northern lights aren't visible during daylight.

Where will the northern lights be visible?

The northern lights are predicted to be visible from the northern parts of the U.S. States, including northern Washington, northern Idaho, northern Montana, North Dakota, northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and northern Michigan, per NOAA's aurora forecast.

How to watch the northern lights?

The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution. That means, find a spot that doesn't have any city lights, for example, that may drown out the colorful display in the sky.

One of the best parts about the northern lights is that no advanced technology is required to spot them from Earth. Simply, open your eyes and look up!

How to take photos of the northern lights?

When a rare phenomenon like the northern lights occurs, obviously, you have to snap a photo! Fortunately, certain 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.