A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.

A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.
The aurora borealis, commonly called the northern lights, illuminate the sky over a horse pasture in Mercer, Maine on May 10, 2024.

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.

(Image credit: Michael Seamans)