Quick answer: Tonight could be a good night to look for the northern lights in parts of the northern U.S., Canada, and northern Europe, but visibility depends on local weather and geomagnetic activity. The latest forecasts suggested potential aurora activity due to recent solar activity, with best chances after dusk and into the early hours. What to check and how to maximize your chances

• Location: The farther you are from light pollution and the closer to polar latitudes, the better. Look toward the northern horizon.
• Time window: Typically late evening to around 2 a.m. local time is when auroras are most likely, with some opportunities starting around twilight depending on activity.
• Sky conditions: Clear, dark skies are essential. Check local cloud cover forecasts and aim for a night with minimal cloudiness.
• Forecasts to monitor: Real-time aurora alerts and NOAA/space weather forecasts (Kp index) provide the best sense of when activity is expected tonight.
• What you might see: A green glow is common, with possible red or purple hues at higher altitudes during stronger activity. Movement can range from faint ribbons to bright curtains.

Tips for viewing

• Find a dark spot away from streetlights and look toward the north.
• Bring a warm jacket, a chair, and something to keep your hands busy (hot drink, thermals, etc.).
• Use a camera or smartphone with long-exposure capabilities to capture fainter auroras; start with a 5–10 second exposure at a low ISO and adjust as needed.

If you want, tell me your exact city or region and whether you’re viewing from indoors or outdoors, and I can give you a more precise window and local conditions for tonight.