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What Are Auroras? Northern Lights Explained and the Science Behind Their Stunning Glow

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.15.2025 06:32 AM

Natural light shows in the sky have scientific causes. Learn what auroras are, how they form, and why aurora borealis and aurora australis create stunning colors.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Illuminate the Skies This Week for Aurora Enthusiasts

10.09.2024 22:53 PM

Aurora chasers should prepare for a stunning light show, as the NOAA has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm warning for October 10-11.

Geomagnetic Storm Alert: G3 Event Expected by Friday, Potential Disruptions to Power Grids and Satellite Signals

10.03.2024 18:25 PM

The NOAA has issued a warning for two upcoming geomagnetic storms, with a minor G1 storm expected today and a stronger G3 storm forecasted for Friday, October 4.

Northern Lights From Space: NASA Astronaut Captures Ethereal Green Aurora Over Earth

06.18.2024 21:19 PM

A NASA astronaut captured footage of auroras from space, with Earth in the background. Read to learn more.

Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible in the US Tonight, Thanks to Slamming of Coronal Mass Ejection Onto Earth

06.04.2024 21:40 PM

According to an earlier watch release, a coronal mass ejection from the Sun could hit today's Earth's atmosphere. Read to learn more.

Polar Vortex Indicator: Aurora Borealis Reveals Rapid Ozone Layer Depletion, Affects Electricity Consumption in Northern Europe

02.16.2024 22:49 PM

A recent study demonstrated the effect of energetic particle precipitation, or aurora borealis, to the average temperature and wintertime electricity consumption in Northern Europe. Learn more about it in this article.

Northern Lights Make Hissing Noise Due to Corona Discharge [Listen]

01.31.2024 06:41 AM

Scientist Unto Laine heard the hissing sound of the northern lights for the first time during a jazz festival in Finland in the 1990s. Continue reading to learn more.

Unusual Orange Auroras Seen in Scotland After Solar Storm Smashed Into Earth

12.04.2023 20:50 PM

Rare orange auroras were seen glowing over Scottish skies following the smashing of a coronal mass ejection into Earth. Read to learn more.

Aurora on the Sun Spotted by Astronomers For the First Time Ever; Is This Similar to Those Seen on Earth?

11.19.2023 21:31 PM

The aurora on the Sun took place roughly 40,000 kilometers over a sunspot. Read to learn more. For the first time, astronomers were able to detect aurora signals that were fostered by electrons that accelerated through a sunspot over the surface of the Sun.

Northern Lights Explained: What Causes Aurora Borealis?

11.02.2023 02:00 AM

Aurora borealis is a natural light display in the sky which results from the interaction of the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetic field. Read the article to find out more.

Stay Tuned: Northern Lights May Be Visible From the US on Tuesday Due to Solar Storm

09.17.2023 23:38 PM

A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the solar surface last Saturday and is expected to cause a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, which may trigger stunning northern lights. Read to learn more.

Northern Lights Forecast: Stunning Aurora Borealis Expected To Illuminate Multiple U.S. States This Week

07.10.2023 05:14 AM

High auroral activity is forecasted for Thursday, July 13, offering a chance to see the northern lights in parts of Idaho. Check out this article to find out how to see these stunning lights in the US.

Rare View of Northern Lights From Outer Space Shows Spectacular Green, Purple Ripples [Watch]

04.27.2023 09:30 AM

The sight of northern lights from the outer space is truly mesmerizing. Check it out. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NASA) Rare View of Northern Lights From Outer Space Shows Spectacular Green, Purple Ripples [Watch] Aurora borealis is considered the most breathtaking phenomenon one can see on Earth.

Northern Lights' Surprise: Strange Spiral Appears in the Alaska Night Sky Amid Auroras; What Caused This Odd Glow?

04.17.2023 21:42 PM

A strange spiral was observed looming over the aurora-filled Alaskan night sky last Saturday. Read to learn more.

Photographer Captures Impressive Footage of Northern Lights During Flight to Alaska [Watch]

04.13.2023 10:00 AM

A photographer was treated with an impressive light show during his flight to Alaska. Watch the video of the Northern Lights and read for more details.

Another Giant Coronal Hole Found Sitting on the Sun's Equator; It Could Release Solar Winds Moving at Speed of 1.8 Million Mph

03.28.2023 22:38 PM

After spotting a giant coronal hole that led to auroras across UK and US, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was able to observe yet one sitting on the sun's equator. Read to learn more.

Skywatchers View Rare Red Auroras Through Naked Eye

10.24.2022 23:12 PM

Skywatchers were amazed at the rare appearance of red auroras. Get to know more about this phenomenon by reading this post.

Sunspot Releases Huge X-Class Solar Flare; Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejection Brings Northern Lights to Places They Are Not Typically Seen

03.30.2022 22:47 PM

Find out which places will northern lights be visible after a sunspot ejected an X-class solar flare on Wednesday.

Northern Lights: Strong Aurora Borealis Fill Scotland Skies With Green After a Powerful Geomagnetic Storm

03.15.2022 00:08 AM

See the Northern Lights flooding the skies of Scotland with colors of green following a strong geomagnetic storm over the weekend.

NASA's Suomi NPP Satellite Shares Lovely Photo of Aurora Borealis Over Hudson Bay [Look]

02.10.2022 02:39 AM

The aurora borealis was captured by NASA's Suomi NPP satellite. Solar Cycle 25 is expected to reach its peak activity by mid-2025, according to experts.

Northern Lights on Christmas: Solar Storm to Bring Strong Aurora Borealis This Holiday Season in the North Pole, Met Office Says

12.23.2021 21:32 PM

Following a massive solar storm, the aurora near the North Pole will be exceptionally strong on Christmas Eve, according to the Met Office.

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