There’s a chance to see aurora borealis in Minnesota on Thursday night

Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has the latest on a chance to see the northern lights on Thursday night.

• Nov 30, 2023

Northern lights gallery: Minnesotans share their aurora pictures from Monday night

Some Minnesotans were lucky enough to see the northern lights in all their glory Monday evening.

• Sep 19, 2023

Northern Lights alert: The aurora borealis may be visible in Minnesota this week

Though the northern lights are notoriously hard to predict, experts believe there's a good shot Minnesotans will be able to see them early this week — if weather conditions permit.

• Sep 18, 2023

Pictures show northern lights in U.S.

If you missed the northern lights where you live, these photos captured the dazzling display.

• Jul 14, 2023

Northern lights will be visible in fewer states than originally forecast

The northern lights are expected to be visible in a handful of states Thursday, July 13 – but in fewer places than initially forecast. ​

• Jul 13, 2023

Why are the northern lights so difficult to predict?

WCCO NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames found out what it takes to fire up an awesome aurora.

• Jul 12, 2023

Astrophysicist explains why northern lights are so hard to predict

WCCO NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames found out what it takes to fire up an awesome aurora.

• Jul 12, 2023

Good Question: What's the best spot to view the Northern Lights?

Researchers predicted the Northern Lights would put on a rare show over nearly 20 states later this week. Now though, experts say the hype may not materialize. Still, skygazers might get a glimpse if they head north Thursday night.

• Jul 11, 2023

Northern lights alert: Minnesotans may have chance to see aurora borealis Wednesday

Stargazers in Minnesota may be in for a treat this week.

• Jul 11, 2023

Much of Minnesota could see northern lights on Thursday evening

WCCO meteorologist Mike Augusytniak has more on the possibility of an aurora borealis event later this week.

• Jul 10, 2023

Northern lights could be seen in more than a dozen states this month

The forecast for the aurora borealis has changed.

• Jul 7, 2023

More Northern Lights viewing opportunities coming to southern Minnesota

A solar flare set off a geomagnetic storm that lit up the sky across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Marielle Mohs explains why we’re seeing them more often, and closer to the Twin Cities.

• Apr 24, 2023

Minnesotans capture stunning northern lights photos on Sunday

Minnesotans had a marvelous view of the northern lights on Sunday, and many of them grabbed their cameras to snap some shots.

• Apr 24, 2023

Minnesotans share awesome views of Northern Lights overnight

Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.

• Mar 24, 2023

Northern lights put on "spectacular" show in rare display over U.K.

Some parts of the U.S. also have a chance at seeing the Northern Lights on Monday night.

• Feb 27, 2023

Photographers share insight into capturing the Northern Lights

Kirsten Mitchell caught-up with some of the photographers who captured the beauty of the Northern Lights, which were on full display this weekend across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

• Sep 5, 2022

Northern lights: Minnesotans capture stunning shots over the weekend

Minnesota was graced with a great view of the northern lights on Saturday, and plenty of Minnesotans got out their cameras to take a snapshot.

• Sep 5, 2022

Viewers show off their amazing Northern Lights photos

The Northern Lights were visible overnight Sunday from northern and central Minnesota, and northwest Wisconsin.

• Sep 4, 2022