Several states will likely be able to view the northern lights on Monday night due to a unique atmospheric phenomenon.

A coronal mass ejection from the sun resulted in a Sunday storm alert, followed by another one that will hit Earth on Monday. Aside from minor high-frequency radio disruptions, the event is better known for causing aurora borealis sightings farther south than usual. The display could be visible over all or part of 15 states.

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FILE – An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Moscow, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S

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