Northern Lights 2024 North American Plate. It sounds implausible, but solar activity will reach its highest point in 2 decades this year, making the northern lights stronger and extending their reach. That means more opportunities to make your dream of seeing the spectacular aurora.

Many of the country’s northernmost states have dark skies that give a good chance for seeing the aurora borealis. Discover the best places to see the northern lights in 2024: