Skygazers in the northern region of the US and Canada might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights as soon as tonight and into tomorrow. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center just issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for April 16,

Photography experts told National Geographic that a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting are recommended to capture the northern lights. If using a smartphone, NOAA suggests turning on night mode and disabling flash.

The northern lights will be visible in the United States on the night of April 16, 2025. Here's where and when to look for the aurora borealis.