According to the NOAA's scales for the strength of a geomagnetic storm, the northern lights are visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon (around 50 degrees of latitude) for a strong storm, level 3 of 5. If the storm strengthens, that can push the aurora as far south as Alabama.

A strong geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights as far south as Ohio late Tuesday into early Wednesday. Here’s when and where to look.

Strong solar activity may lead to the Northern Lights being visible further south on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

You can always find out when the northern lights may be visible from Northeast Ohio by checking the visibility forecast provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Those who may catch the northern lights on camera can send photos to FOX 8 at [email protected].

After auroras reached Kansas and Texas Tuesday night, another powerful solar burst could light up Ohio skies late Wednesday — if the clouds break.

The Cincinnati Observatory's astronomer says it's difficult to predict who will get a light show, and who won't.

TOLEDO, Ohio — If you looked up at the sky Tuesday or Wednesday night, you might’ve seen a stunning glow ripple across the sky. The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, made a rare appearance across parts of the continental United States — including right here in northwest Ohio.

To spot an aurora in northeast Ohio, skywatchers are advised to look low on the horizon using a camera with a long exposure. You can always find out when the Northern Lights may be visible from Northeast Ohio by checking the visibility forecast provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center.