This week could be your chance to see the Northern Lights

After multiple eruptions from the sun, the aurora borealis could be visible as far south as Illinois, though June viewing conditions can be tricky.

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00:00The northern lights could stretch across the entire northern U.S. this week.

00:04NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a strong geomagnetic storm watch

00:09for Thursday and Friday after multiple eruptions from the sun sent particles towards Earth.

00:15If the timing lines up, auroras could be visible as far south as Illinois.

00:20June aurora viewing can be tricky because of late sunsets and shorter nights,

00:25but there's still a good chance for a show.

00:27Find a dark spot away from city lights and use your phone's night mode to catch what your eyes might

00:33miss.