The center recommends viewing the northern lights between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. According to the center, the best times of the year to see the aurora borealis are around the spring and fall equinoxes. The fall equinox was on Sept. 22.

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 on just after sunset to just before sunrise. According to experts, the best time to catch the lights is typically between dusk and midnight.