With social media abuzz with Airdronians' photos of a stunning Aurora Borealis on Friday evening, predictions for Saturday night might be even better, however, the weather may impede the view.

Earlier this evening, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special air quality statement for Airdrie and the surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke.

"Over a few parts of northeastern Alberta conditions have improved temporarily. Smoke is expected to return on Sunday. Conditions should begin to improve Sunday night for much of the province."

According to the forecasts from the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there may be, 'severe and extreme (G4-G5) geomagnetic storms likely' tonight. 

According to the forecasts from the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there may be, ' severe and extreme (G4-G5) geomagnetic storms likely' tonight. According to the forecasts from the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there may be, ' severe and extreme (G4-G5) geomagnetic storms likely' tonight. (Graphic Credit to the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA))

According to the website auroraforecast.com, Saturday may see, 'active aurora possible with slight chance of isolated minor auroral substorms and favourable conditions for major aurora activity.' The rating for seeing an aurora is currently a 10/10 on the website's scale.

The Canadian Space Agency, recommends that for those wanting to see the Northern Lights, it's best to choose a location free of light pollution.

"The bright city lights that light up the sky make low-intensity auroras invisible."

Other tips include checking the aurora forecast to find out whether the northern lights will be visible in the sky near you and checking local weather forecasts.

"Clouds, precipitation and the full Moon make it difficult to see the aurora. Look all around you, not only north: auroras may appear anywhere in the sky."

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