The best time to try and see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you’re hoping to see the lights, the best visibility will be from a spot pointing north that’s away from city light pollution, NOAA suggests. It should also ideally be at a higher altitude, such as on top of a hill.

The northern lights may be visible as far south as New York and other parts of the northeast such as Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for Wednesday March 5. Chances remain strong for seeing the aurora borealis in the months ahead.

Minor geomagnetic storms could cause a brighter-than-usual northern lights display across the northern United States on Tuesday night.

A spokesperson said: "There is a chance of aurora sightings later on 8 March into 9 March across northern Scotland and similar geomagnetic latitudes where skies are clear. High latitudes are likely to see the aurora overnight 9 March into 10 March and to a lesser extent on 10 March into 11 March."

The Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in one part of the UK this week, thanks to a space weather forecast from the Met Office

The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather experts predicted a geomagnetic storm.

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, paint the night skies with their ethereal glow, captivating the hearts of onlookers in Canada’s northern regions. Often described as nature’s own light show, these luminous phenomena intrigue and inspire both scientists and sky-gazers alike.

NOAA predicts northern lights visible across much of the northern US due to a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday night.