ToplineThe northern lights may be brighter than usual in the northernmost states Monday night as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects an unusually strong aurora borealis forecast,

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights are among the most captivating phenomena in winter. Here's a guide on how to see the Northern Lights from a plane.

An uptick in activity on the sun’s surface this year produced the strongest displays of aurora borealis in the last 500 years, according to NASA, but not to worry if you missed the chance to see the Northern Lights this year—forecasters believe that peak will persist through 2025 and into early 2026.