More than a dozen states in the northern U.S. might have an opportunity to see the northern lights Thursday, as a recent coronal mass ejection is expected to disrupt Earth’s geomagnetic field, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A solar storm is forecast for Aug. 7 and 8, creating favorable conditions for the northern lights. Here's where the northern lights may be visible.

A geomagnetic storm could spark some impressive auroras in the night sky over parts of the U.S. overnight Thursday into Friday.