I love natural phenomena, especially those that require a bit of luck to witness, and the Northern Lights are just that!

(WLUK) -- Mother Nature has outdone herself this week, with beautiful scenes in the Northeast ... And at night, the northern lights put on a show in communities across the region.

Residents of several Northern U.S. states including New York could have the opportunity to see the dazzling northern lights this week. Here's what to know.