A Northern Lights alert has been issued for Alaska and several northern states in the U.S. due to an anticipated geomagnetic storm. The National Weather Service indicates that a recent solar flare has heightened geomagnetic activity, thereby increasing the visibility of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This celestial phenomenon, typically observed in polar regions, is expected to extend its display further south, potentially reaching states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.