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.)

Now that the sun has reached its solar maximum, aurora chasers should expect the northern lights to appear more frequently in the night sky.

Did you know most auroras are only seen in places above 60 degrees latitude? This natural wonder, known as the Aurora Borealis, amazes millions every year. But, in 1989, an aurora was spotted as far south as Key West in Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.

Auroral activity might become visible to a portion of the northern U.S. on Thursday night, as geomagnetic storm conditions will likely be calm through Saturday, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast.

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are created when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere. These charged particles are called "solar win