Residents in Lakewood and across New Jersey may get another chance to see the northern lights Wednesday evening, as a severe geomagnetic storm is expected to make the aurora visible much farther south than usual.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a series of strong solar eruptions, known as coronal mass ejections, have reached Earth’s magnetic field, triggering a rare “G4” level geomagnetic storm — one of the strongest classifications on NOAA’s five-point scale.

The storm could make the northern lights visible as far south as New Jersey, depending on weather conditions and light pollution. Skies are expected to be clearer tonight than earlier in the week, improving the odds for viewing.

The best time to look for the aurora will be between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., when the sky is darkest. Viewers should head to an area with minimal artificial lighting and look toward the northern horizon. Even if the lights are faint to the naked eye, cameras or phones in night mode may pick up the colorful glow.

The northern lights were visible from parts of New Jersey earlier this year, drawing widespread attention from skywatchers. Tonight’s storm, if conditions hold, could offer another opportunity for a rare local display of the Aurora Borealis.