Get ready stargazers: there's another chance to see the northern lights in New Hampshire and Maine.
The Space Weather Prediction Center issued an alert that a moderate G2 storm could make the northern lights visible in parts of the United States for the next two nights.
"Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state," the alert reads.
Vermont, as well as New Hampshire and Vermont, are in the potential view line, though the greatest chance of seeing them is over the northern midwest states, according to Space Weather Prediction Center.
Map of where Northern lights may be visible
In the forecast, the folowing states have the best chance of seeing the auroras.
Washington
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconisn
Michigan
However, the following states are in the view line, which shows where people still may have a chance of seeing the phenomena.
Oregon
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
When is the best time to see the northern lights?
The northern lights are typically most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. according to NOAA.
How to see the northern lights
As always, dark skies make for better stargazing.
"We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local.
He continued, "In New England, heading for a local conservation area or park that keeps lighting off at night is ideal. Another option is a coastline away from the larger cities — the benefit being that the constellation where you will see most of the 'shooting stars.'"
Places to check for northern lights forecast
If you want a chance at seeing the Northern Lights, here are some websites you can monitor the sun's activity:
The Space Weather Prediction Center
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Northern lights could be visible in NH, Maine tonightt. See map
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