The weather is expected to cooperate, but even if the visible range extends to here, experts say putting some miles between you and the city will increase your chances.

To spot the aurora in Northeast Ohio, you will likely need to look low on the horizon using a camera with a long exposure. NOAA says the northern lights can been seen just after sunset to just before sunrise. According to experts, the best time to catch the lights is typically between dusk and midnight.

The northern lights could be seen as far south as Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, according to the center. If the conditions are right and the northern lights are bright, they can be seen from as far as 620 miles away, according to the center.