Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

The astronomer Edmond Halley, the namesake for Halley’s comet, linked the northern lights to the Earth’s magnetic field, setting off research into the science behind them. He expected to die without seeing them but finally got a chance in 1716, at the age of 59.

Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.

A strong northern lights display could be blocked by clouds and snow in Michigan Tuesday night, Jan. 20. Where you might see it.

The Northern Lights are mostly visible near the Arctic Circle but at times of high solar activity can be seen in other areas. Photos sent in to the BBC show dazzling displays of colourful light in places including Penmachno in Conwy, Llandegla in Denbighshire, and Narberth in Pembrokeshire.