Northern Lights tease the Pacific Northwest. Will Portland miss out?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sky watchers, get ready! While Portland will likely miss out on the show, parts of eastern Oregon and areas of northern Washington have the best shot at catching the northern lights tonight.

A recent burst of solar activity has sparked the potential for some aurora sightings across the Pacific Northwest. However, visibility will depend on latitude, location and sky conditions.

The Space Weather Prediction Center at NOAA shows the "view line" of the aurora...