A large chunk of northern U.S. states could get a glimpse at the northern lights on Thursday night, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast, which predicts a strong showing of the natural phenomenon amid a potentially severe geomagnetic storm.

Yes, Philadelphia is within the viewing line of the northern lights, and the NEXT Weather Team is forecasting clear skies.

The northern lights are expected to be visible over much of the northern half of the country Thursday, including in Massachusetts, according to a prediction from NOAA. "The aurora may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California," NOAA said.