Short answer: Yes, Florida has seen rare displays of the Northern Lights recently, but viewing tonight depends on geomagnetic activity and clear skies. Based on current conditions and recent reports, visibility is possible in parts of northern Florida when solar storms are strong and skies are dark, but it's not guaranteed. What to check tonight

• Geomagnetic activity: Look for a geomagnetic storm watch or high Kp-index alerts (Kp 4+ increases the chance of seeing auroras at lower latitudes). NOAA SWPC updates are the best source for this. [source context: recent reports indicate geomagnetic activity driving Florida sightings].

• Local sky conditions: You’ll want a dark, wide-open view facing north or toward the northern horizon, away from city lights, ideally after 10 p.m. local time. The brightest displays tend to occur around local midnight to 1 a.m. during peak activity windows..

• Recent sightings in Florida: There have been multiple Florida sightings reported from central to northern parts of the state in the last 24–48 hours, with viewers near darker rural areas reporting visible color and structure. If you’re in a rural area or a location with minimal light pollution, your chances improve..

Practical steps for tonight

• Head to a location with an unobstructed northern view and minimal light pollution.
• Check live updates from local news outlets or space-weather briefings for any last-minute alerts or predicted windows.
• Dress warmly and give your eyes 15–20 minutes to adapt to the darkness; auroras can be faint, and patience helps.

What to expect

• If a significant solar storm is delivering energy into Earth's magnetosphere, the aurora could appear as a faint green arc or curtains, sometimes with red or purple hues at higher latitudes. In Florida, such events are rare and often brief but can be spectacular when they occur..

If you’d like, I can pull the latest local forecasts and NOAA SWPC alerts for your exact location in Florida and summarize the current odds for tonight.