Northern lights as far south as Illinois

The northern lights may be spotted as far south as Illinois on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Here's what to know.

A recent coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun means folks as far south as Illinois could see the northern lights tonight into Wednesday morning.

While the northern states will have the best view, depending on how the energy from this solar storm interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, vibrant auroras may be spotted further south than usual.

Clouds may impact your view of the northern lights. Make sure to check the WeatherRadar for sky cover in your area. Also, use our astro function for more information on the night sky.