The SWPC states that the best time to see the Northern Lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., as the level of geomagnetic activity increases during this period. It's also the darkest time of night, which creates a strong contrast with the lights to make the aurora borealis become more visible.

There’s no guarantee Ohioans will see the lights Sunday evening, but the odds are much higher than usual. NOAA indicates that by Monday night, the view line will shift northward above the Michigan-Ohio border, putting Ohio residents out of range for viewing.

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Pennsylvania as Earth reverberates from the impact of a speedy solar storm.