India, Sept. 17 -- The northern lights are set to return for another breathtaking performance tonight, Tuesday, September 16, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Communities across the northern United States could see waves of green, pink, and violet sweep across the skies thanks to a geomagnetic storm that is intensifying aurora activity.

The latest appearance comes after back-to-back light shows earlier this week on September 14 and September 15, giving skywatchers yet another chance to witness the aurora borealis, reported People.

The aurora borealis occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere. According to Forbes, these collisions release energy in the form...