According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center<\/a>, the storm is caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME)<\/a> from the Sun that took place on Aug. 5.<\/p>\n RELATED: Geomagnetic storms: When should we look up and when should we worry?<\/a><\/p>\n Folks across most of Eastern Canada will have the best chance at seeing the lights, as there is less cloud cover forecast across the region. You won’t have to stay up very late for a chance to see them, either!<\/p>\n The geomagnetic storm is forecast to reach Earth between 2-11 p.m. ET. We could see the storm reach a G2 (moderate) rating in the evening, so the best time to see the lights will be right after sunset. Folks up before 4 a.m., however, may still see a glow in the sky.<\/p>\n Canada forecast Auroras view – Aug. 8, 2025<\/p>\n Sadly, much of southern Ontario, including Toronto, will be just outside of the forecast range.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, folks in Western Canada will also have a great chance to catch a glimpse of the northern lights if the skies clear up, although they are currently forecast to remain fairly cloudy thanks to a low-level low spinning up storms across the region.<\/p>\n DON’T MISS: Look up! Perseids and a Planet Parade shine in August 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Unfortunately, even with clear conditions, incoming wildfire smoke<\/a> may still obscure the night sky.<\/p>\n Prairies wildfire smoke concentration Friday night – Aug. 8, 2025<\/p>\n Parts of the B.C. Interior, however, can expect to see clear, bright skies with little wildfire smoke to get in the way.<\/p>\n![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Canada_forecast_Auroras_view_Aug_8_2025.png\"\/)
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