Here’s Where Northern Lights May Be Visible on New Year’s Eve NYT | Top Stories By: Sara Ruberg 1 January 2025 at 00:26 The northern part of the country could see pink and red streaks in the skies this week, just in time for New Year’s Eve, according to NOAA. © NASAA bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth’s surface in November. Many Americans have been able to get a glimpse of the northern lights in 2024.