New Hampshire has more chances to see Northern Lights this week. These are the best times

It’s happening yet again.

Aside from full moons, planetary alignments, eclipses, and meteor showers, the Northern Lights have made several appearances in the skies over New England this summer.

And you can still possibly catch a glimpse of them tonight, and tomorrow night as geomagnetic activity ramps up again. Most of New Hampshire and Vermont are within the forecasted view line again.

Here’s what to know.

When is the best chance of seeing the ‘Aurora Borealis?’

According to the the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), people may still have a chance to catch of glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as “Aurora Borealis.”

According to NOAA, the best chances will be on the evenings of Aug. 12 (tonight) and Aug. 13. The best time for looking for the lights is between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.

What causes the Northern Lights?

Northern lights are caused by the sun.

“The northern lights are created when energized particles from the sun slam into Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph, but our planet’s magnetic field protects us from energetic assault,” according to Space.com. “As Earth’s magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles the dramatic process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and sky-watchers alike.”

Brothers explained in a past interview “it’s the ejection of material from the sun that causes this reaction.” Brothers added those are called coronal mass ejections (CME’s).

How to see the Northern Lights

As always, dark skies make for better stargazing.

“We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours,” Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local.

If you’re having a hard time seeing them with the naked yet, try using your phone to get a glimpse.

This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: NH has another shot at seeing Northern Lights this week. Here’s when