But what you see on New Year’s Eve depends on where you are. A geomagnetic storm could make the aurora borealis visible across parts of the U.S. Tuesday night, with states as far south as Iowa and Wisconsin potentially catching the colorful display. Unfortunately for those in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region, it’s a long shot.

Celebrate the New Year from Vermont to Maine with the stunning, dancing, Northern Lights that may be seen until Jan. 1 due to a geomagnetic storm. Here's how to to maximize your view.