Northern lights: Massachusetts could see the Northern Lights this weekend...

"The stronger the interaction is, the stronger the energy is deposited to the Earth," Cohen said. "If the storm is not that strong, it's less likely to see the Aurora in the southern region." Northern lights, Aurora borealis, northern lights forecast, solar storm, aurora forecast

This image provided by NASA shows a solar flare, as seen in the bright flash in the lower right, captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on May 9, 2024. A severe geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Earth starting Friday and lasting all weekend _ the first in nearly 20 years. (NASA/SDO via AP)

A strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce the Northern Lights in the U.S. and potentially disrupt communications this weekend. New England might get a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday and Saturday, if clouds stay away and the storm is as strong as researchers predict.