The Fourth of July holiday will bring explosive light shows on Friday night, but many folks will see much quieter and calmer ...

Aurora borealis does pop and cackle not because of the Northern lights, but because of the atmosphere's electrification.

W atching the Northern Lights often ends up on the list of things to do before you die. The aurora borealis, popularly known as the Northern Lights, is one of the most beautiful n ...

Thursday’s aurora forecast follows some “minor” geomagnetic storms late Wednesday, which brought a likelihood for northern lights displays to nearly 15 states, NOAA’s three-day forecast ...

On average, the Aurora Borealis is visible four out of every five nights in Alaska, during its peak season. However, getting a clear, uninterrupted look can get a little tricky.

So much so that at the Borealis Basecamp in Fairbanks, Alaska, a 40-cabin resort devoted to aurora viewing, management informs guests before they arrive of the gulf they may witness between the ...

Vincent Ledvina calls himself “The Aurora Guy” and while he regularly photographs the northern lights, even he found Tuesday's scene to be "magical." Ledvina traveled to a remote cabin in ...

But just in case Alaska is a little too far for you, don’t worry—you can sometimes see the aurora borealis from these US locations. Where to See the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 The best places to ...

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the northern lights have a higher chance to be seen across Canada and Alaska on Dec. 30.