Images of observing color differences in the aurora borealis using the advanced equipment. High energy electrons make the aurora glow at lower altitudes, producing a purple light. Credit: National ...

A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch has been issued. Here's what to know. 01:09 A severe geomagnetic storm that hit Earth has the potential to knock out power and electronics this weekend, but ...

The aurora borealis shone over an unusually wide area of North America and Europe. It was driven by a “big blob of plasma” from the sun, a scientist said.

Skywatchers are in for a treat tonight as the northern lights may be visible. Here's the aurora borealis forecast.

The sky could bring an early holiday gift for some lucky stargazers Thursday night: A visit from the aurora borealis. "Aurora chasers are on high alert for some potentially very impressive ...

Aurora Borealis Will Make Its Return on July 24 for 1 Night Only ... Outside of some high-voltage alarms going off in high-altitude power systems, there isn't expected to be any damage, ...

See photos this weekend’s aurora borealis below. The Northern Lights as seen from Wachusett Regional High School in Holden, Mass., on Sunday night. Photo courtesy of Tony Rodriguez .

Traveling to a high vantage point away from light pollution is the best bet to see the northern lights, according to NOAA. The lights will peak between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. What’s The ...

This aurora borealis comes to us from a period of high activity from the sun. Per EarthSky, a total of 20 solar flares have been detected over the last 24 hours, and some of that solar material ...

More states in the northern U.S. will have a chance of seeing aurora borealis on Friday, as high-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface may affect the Earth’s magnetic field, according ...

An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, brightens up the night sky off Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph Lighthouse, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Joseph, Mich. (Don Campbell/The ...