More than a dozen states could get the chance to see the northern lights this week, forecasts show.

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in as many as 15 northern states between Tuesday night, June 24 and Wednesday night, June 25, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Most of Canada will also have a chance to see the lights.

While the likelihood of seeing the northern lights will be low for most of the U.S. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Alaska and states near the Canadian border will have a higher chance of seeing the lights.

When could the northern lights be visible?

The northern lights could be visible in certain states on Tuesday night, June 24, and Wednesday night, June 25, according to SPWC.

Which states could see the northern lights?

The maps below identify where aurora could be visible. Areas under a red shading have a higher chance to see northern lights, while areas under a green shading have a lower chance. The NOAA says the red "view line" marks the southernmost extent where aurora might be seen on the northern horizon.

On June 24, Alaska, Montana and other states could see the northern lights, according to forecasts.

This forecast shows which states could see the northern lights on Wednesday, June 25.

While more than a dozen states have a chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday, Alaska has the greatest chance to see the spectacle, followed by parts of the following states:

Idaho
Washington
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin

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