Head into the darkness if you want the best chance to see the neon skies. Avoid as much light pollution as possible and find a clear view of the horizon facing north. Popular spots include dark sky territory like the Adirondacks and clear horizons like Lake Ontario or Northern New York bordering Lake Champlain.

The United States Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a strong solar storm tonight, which could allow the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, to be visible across our skies.

According to the Cincinnati Astronomical Society, the Kp index, which is used to characterize the magnitude of geomagnetic storms, is reading near 7. Typically, for the aurora to be visually present in Southern Ohio, the Kp index needs to be closer to 8, but Cincinnatians could "still see some auroral glow via camera imaging," the society said.

The Kp index is predicted to reach a high of 7, meaning the northern lights could be visible much farther south than usual across 22 U.S. states. Best viewing will be from dark, north-facing areas between midnight and 2 a.m. local time, though cloud cover may impact visibility.

A considerable number of northern U.S. states have a shot at seeing the northern lights Wednesday night, according to an upgraded forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is predicting auroral activity to increase even further by Thursday.