The Northern Lights may be visible in several northern and Midwestern states again Friday as the sun approaches the peak of its solar cycle, which is the cause of increased aurora activity. Friday night’s aurora has a Kp index of three,

Geomagnetic storms have pushed the Northern Lights farther south than usual, with sightings reported as far as Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, and even parts of southern California.

The aurora borealis paid a visit to Upstate New York overnight Monday, delighting photographers across the state.