An early Friday morning forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration doesn't paint a rosy outlook for Hoosiers living in Central and Southern Indiana to see the northern lights — at least not directly overhead. The southern extent of where the aurora might appear cuts off at about halfway through the state, according to NOAA.

A rare opportunity will present itself Friday night for Hoosiers. The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a G4 Geomagnetic Storm.

The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a severe Geomagnetic Storm that will hit the Earth overnight. This may result in Hoosiers being able to see the Northern Lights.