The night sky had a few more colors than usual, and in case you missed it, you may have another chance tonight.

The northern lights are caused by solar flares that reach Earth. When the flares get close enough to Earth's atmosphere, the planet's magnetic field protects us from the high-speed electrons and protons.

People look at the Northern lights near Cashion, Okla., Friday, May, 10, 2024.

The magnetic field redirects the recent activity to the north and south poles, making it almost pertinent to view the lights immediately following the activity.

While Wednesday, July 16, had a higher likelihood of visibility, another coronal mass ejection is set to strike late on July 17. Here's what to expect for Monday night's light show.

Will the northern lights be visible in Oklahoma?

It's possible! Sunday night's light show was more active than predicted for Monday night, but active levels are still forecast for tonight.

According to the NOAA, geomagnetic activity is forecast to start at 6 p.m. CT. However, when the sun sets at 8:45 p.m., a peak is expected from 9 p.m. until midnight.

The best chance of seeing auroras late at night is to look north between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time, and away from city lights. This far south, the lights are best seen with a camera, even the one that comes equipped with your smartphone.

Although some maps and forecasts have predicted low visibility in southern states, some Oklahomans have still documented nights throughout the summer when they saw the lights in the late-night hours.