Meteorologist Ava Marie explains how the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, could be seen through clear skies in Maryland. In the video above, she explains how big pulses of energy from the sun go down through the Earth's magnetic fields to the poles, exciting oxygen gases in the atmosphere, which causes the great colors.

Maryland was treated to a Northern Lights show Thursday night.Here's a look at some of the incredible images.TheAurora happens when intense solar storms occu

A major geomagnetic storm forecast to reach Earth Thursday afternoon could bring some opportunities for Maryland residents to view the northern lights this evening.