Why would a Coloradan visit Alaska? The wonder of the aurora borealis, novelty of a reindeer “meet-and-greet,” and spectacle of a hotel made of ice, for starters.

The beautiful green aurora borealis streaked through the night sky over a snow-covered forest in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Sunday, March 9. This footage was captured by photographer Vincent Ledvina ...

Stunning views of the Aurora Borealis have wowed hikers in Alaska over the past few days, appearing in freezing conditions over trails near the city of Fairbanks. The dazzling natural phenomenon ...

For those in the northern states, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, are likely to appear this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction ...

A beautiful green aurora borealis streaked through the night sky, over a snow-covered forest in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, February 11. Photographer Vincent Ledvina captured stunning footage ...

Typically, you can only see the northern lights near the poles, but during strong solar storms, the aurora can be visible further south, including in central Minnesota, the Dakotas and beyond.

In parts of Canada and Alaska, it does not get dark enough at this time of year to see the northern lights, even during major events. When will the aurora be visible again?

Northern Lights Forecast: These States—And More—Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.

Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible? Most of the continental U.S. is below the view line, though most areas in Alaska and Canada have a higher chance of viewing the aurora.

A rare Northern Lights display could be visible across the northern United States on Monday. See where and when to watch the aurora borealis, plus viewing tips from NOAA.

Want to see the northern lights in Alaska? Discover the best time to visit based on the aurora borealis forecast, plus the best destinations, cruises and tours.

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the northern lights have a higher chance to be seen across Canada and Alaska on Dec. 30.