The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in as many as 15 northern states between Tuesday night ...

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in northern states, according to the NOAA. Most of Canada will also have a chance to see the lights.

Other areas with a higher likelihood include most of northern Canada and Alaska. (See map below.) Thursday night's view line. NOAA. What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights?

The aurora will be visible over much of Canada and Alaska, but the northern lights can also be seen from as far as 620 miles away if the conditions are right, NOAA says.