The University of Alaska Fairbanks said under clear skies highly active auroral displays may be visible overhead in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and other locations along the northern parallels. Canadians in more southern reaches, and even some in the northern U.S., could also see it low on the horizon.

While fireworks have become a popular way to celebrate the arrival of the new year, many Canadians could be treated to a much larger light display across the night sky.

The year 2024 may wrap up with a special scene from the skies as the country rings in the new year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3-strong geomagnetic storm watch for Dec.