As people around the world celebrated the New Year on December 31, the northern lights put on a colorful display to ring in 2025. If you missed it, you may have another opportunity to spot the celestial phenomenon on Friday,

Folks ringing in the new year in several states along the U.S.’s northern border might spot the aurora borealis amidst the fireworks and celebrations, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting a heightened visibility on New Year’s Eve.

As we welcomed the New Year with fireworks and immense joy, the sky lit up in celebration over the Northern Hemisphere with a stunning display of its own — the northern lights also