A severe geomagnetic storm could bring the northern lights to a large portion of the country this week, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said Wednesday. Why it matters: While solar storms can trigger breathtaking celestial light shows in the night sky,

This weekend could provide some people in the northern U.S. with a low chance of seeing the Northern Lights following a strong showing earlier this week.

The entire state of Michigan could see the Northern Lights later this week thanks to a G-4 severe geomagnetic storm watch.