Parts of about 15 states are within NOAA's forecasted "view line" for the northern lights on Aug. 9. The view line indicates the southernmost point where the aurora could be seen on the northern horizon. The following states could catch a glimpse of the aurora, according to NOAA's forecasted view line:

Northern Canada and Alaska will have the highest likelihood of viewing the phenomenon, once the sun sets in the state. A lesser chance is forecast for parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. (See map below.)