I can help with tonight’s Northern Lights visibility, but I don’t have live tool access in this turn to fetch real-time data. Here’s how you can check quickly and what to expect tonight. Direct answer

• It’s possible to see the Northern Lights tonight in parts of the northern U.S. and southern Canada if conditions are favorable, especially when skies are dark and clear and solar activity is high. Visibility is most likely in rural areas with minimal light pollution and with a clear northern horizon. If you’re in the northern tier (states like Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, or areas in Alberta/Saskatchewan in Canada), you have the best shot, but it can extend farther south during strong geomagnetic events. For precise, tonight-specific guidance, use a live aurora forecast and local sky conditions.

What to check tonight

• Geomagnetic activity: Look for a recent or ongoing geomagnetic storm watch or elevated KP index (KP ≥ 4-5 increases aurora visibility at lower latitudes).

• Sky clarity: Any cloud cover will block the aurora; aim for a night with a clear or mostly clear sky.

• Time window: The northern lights are most visible after astronomical twilight ends and before dawn, with the overnight hours typically offering the best chances.

• Light pollution: Go to a dark site away from city lights to maximize visibility.

Where to look and how to maximize chances

• Start by facing roughly north, and scan high toward the horizon and then overhead as activity increases. If possible, stay outside for at least 30–60 minutes to allow your eyes to adapt.

• If you’re near popular aurora locations, check local forecasts or regional forecast maps for the best-suspect corridors tonight.

How to get real-time, tonight-specific guidance

• Use an aurora forecast app or website that shows live KP index, magnetic latitude, and sky conditions for your location. Many services provide an updated tonight/tonight-and-tomorrow view, plus an interactive map of best viewing areas.

• If you’re near far-north areas, local media and space weather alerts often publish updated short-term forecasts when strong activity is expected.

Bottom line

• You have a reasonable chance tonight if you’re in or near northern latitudes with dark, clear skies and low light pollution, particularly during late-night to pre-dawn hours. For the most accurate, location-specific answer, check a current aurora forecast for your exact location and local cloud cover.