That means that though this particular storm isn't extreme, it could make the aurora borealis visible farther south than normal, especially if the storm ramps up. Here's what to know: An aurora's display of colors is the result of electrons shot out of the sun during solar storms.

If you have clear skies and are in a more rural area away from city lights, you may be able to see an aurora in the northern skies tonight.

A “severe” solar storm is expected to reach Earth any time from late morning to Sunday evening Eastern time, according to NOAA.

A severe geomagnetic storm caused the Northern Lights to appear over an area of Europe and the U.S. as a satellite detected an explosive solar flare.

The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for showers will come to an end with gradual clearing overnight. The low will be around 48 degrees. The clear skies will allow for optimal viewing of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Keep in mind that this far south ...

There is a chance the northern lights could make an appearance in West Michigan if the wildfire smoke is able to clear in time.

An alert about a geomagnetic storm might not sound like a good thing, but it's exactly the kind of notification photographers of the southern night sky want to be getting.