Minnesotans may have the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights this week as a result of a solar gas eruption that is expected to trigger a geomagnetic storm. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the best viewing chances will be Thursday night, with the light display potentially illuminating skies from New York to Oregon. As the viewing line shifts south over the weekend, those seeking the best experience should head to darker, less populated areas, ideally the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is recognized as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. While the forecast looks promising, meteorologists caution that predicting auroras can be challenging due to the unpredictable nature of solar wind and its travel time to Earth.