A patch of the northern U.S. could have a chance to see aurora borealis on Friday night, with quieter geomagnetic activity expected through the weekend, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast.

People in some parts of the UK could spot the Northern Lights tonight as an ultra-rare red alert was issued by Lancaster University's Aurora Watch, which monitors the likelihood of Brits being able to

Geomagnetic storm conditions are expected on Saturday night, likely pulling the northern lights further south below the Canadian border, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (Here’s an updated forecast for Sunday night.)

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