Thanks to a giant eruption on the Sun and a large opening in its atmosphere, we're currently experiencing G4 conditions – a severe geomagnetic storm strong enough to disrupt power grids as energy from space weather disturbances drives electric currents through Earth's magnetic field and the ground.

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing.

DALLAS - A powerful geomagnetic storm impacting Earth could cause the Northern Lights to be seen much farther south than normal Monday night.

The northern lights are going to create dazzling displays across a large area of the United States overnight Jan. 19 and into the early hours of Jan. 20, according to AccuWeather.