Aurora borealis in Alaska last month ... Major U.S. metropolitan areas including those of Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Seattle are north of the projected viewline, while other cities including ...

Seattle saw its lowest temperatures in over ... In May, much of Washington was greeted with stunning views of the aurora borealis coming from a strong solar storm. Several cities in Western ...

Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren’t visible to the naked eye. The sun ...

The northern lights were visible all across Washington! The aurora borealis was caused by a severe solar storm in mid-May. Geomagnetic conditions are rated from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).

Here’s what you need to know. The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are flashes of color that appear in the night sky. They’re usually seen in the northernmost regions of the planet.

Skywatchers in some areas may get a second night to see the aurora borealis on Jan. 1. It’s possible that some northern U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the ...

Auroral activity is forecast to increase on Christmas Day, with NOAA forecasting a Kp index of five and a viewing line encompassing a few more regions than Christmas Eve’s forecast, including northern ...

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.