Northern lights could dazzle a handful of states tonight. See where

Lucky Americans in multiple states may get a chance to view nature's light show, the northern lights, soon.

The phenomenon will be visible beginning in the late-night hours of Thursday, May 14, and is expected to continue into the early morning of Friday, May 15, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center.

There could be more auroras to come into the weekend, as well, as the geomagnetic activity that makes the lights viewable is predicted to continue through May 16.

Here's what to know about catching the northern lights.

People in several U.S. states may get chances to see the aurora display on May 14 and 15. The best times to view the lights are generally between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, though this can vary significantly by location and as weather and visibility forecasts are updated.