The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. this weekend.

Aurora borealis is one of the coolest astronomical events that we can see with the naked eye. It makes the sky glow beautiful colors, and auroras are just random enough to be exciting occurrences. But they may not be as random as we all think: Historical data suggests that aurora borealis has seasons where they are more likely to occur than other times of the year.

The northern lights could be visible alongside the total lunar eclipse in some parts of Canada. So, here's what you need to know about spotting the blood moon and the aurora tonight. NOAA's northern lights forecast for Thursday,

The best time to try and see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you’re hoping to see the lights, the best visibility will be from a spot pointing north that’s away from city light pollution, NOAA suggests. It should also ideally be at a higher altitude, such as on top of a hill.