Aurora Borealis May 2024. In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or aurora borealis, on friday, may 10, 2024. The aurora display of 10 may 2024 was a spectacular night for the northern lights and will live long in the memory.

The aurora is an indicator of the current geomagnetic storm conditions and provides situational awareness for a number of technologies. When the next aurora borealis does happen, the best hours to view are between 10 p.m.