Northern Lights 2024 Sacramento. The latest cmes are expected to interact and reach earth by late may 10th or early may 11th, enhancing the chances of seeing the northern lights across much of the. For the best views of the northern lights, the agency advises traveling as close to the poles as possible, avoiding city lights and other light pollution, monitoring.

When to watch northern lights. The northern lights could potentially be visible as far south as the bay area, with last april’s sightings over mount shasta setting a hopeful precedent for.