Here's how you can see the Northern Lights in north Idaho

The final days of July may be graced with a chance to see Aurora Borealis, better known as "The Northern Lights."

While far from the massively impressive display back in May, any chance to see the Northern Lights is a thrill for avid sky viewers. The forecast for the nights of July 30th and 31st is on the more moderate in terms of solar activity. The KP-Index will be around a 5 but could peak at a 7-- if we're lucky.

The KP-Index is used to measure solar storm strength. Generally, at least a KP-3 is necessary for the Aurora to even be active. KP-5 is "moderate" and visible along the northern horizon for those in the northern U.S. KP-7 is "strong," and Auroras can appear very vividly. KP-9 is considered "extreme," which is what resulted in an especially vivid show back in May.

For more information, including the best time to try to catch a glimpse of the Aurora, visit our news partners at KREM 2 News.