Best Time To See Northern Lights May 12 2024. What’s the best way to see the northern lights? This is a prediction of the intensity and location of the aurora borealis tonight and tomorrow night over north america.
Noaa says optimal viewing time for the aurora is generally within an hour or two of midnight—so between. The glowing green, pink and purple lights will be visible again on sunday night in places with clear, dark skies, according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration’s space weather.