Latest about Aurora borealis
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
A particularly active 'aurora season' could be just weeks away
September could be a prime time to see vibrant auroras, thanks to a quirk of Earth's tilt that leads to more intense geomagnetic activity around the equinox.
Aurora season is here: What to expect from the northern lights in 2024/25
Here's what to expect from this aurora season and how to best prepare for your northern lights hunting experience.
Where and how to photograph the aurora
Our comprehensive guide to photographing the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights.
Auroral substorm sparks stunning northern lights visible at mid-latitudes (photos)
A moderate G2 geomagnetic storm sparked auroras at mid-latitudes, and we've rounded up some of the best northern lights photos here.
Aurora alert: Geomagnetic storms from solar flares may supercharge northern lights across US, Canada
The sun's stormy weather is supercharging auroras on Earth this week, due to a series of intense geomagnetic storms triggered by recent solar flares.
1st 'hyperspectral' image of aurora borealis reveals true colors of northern lights
Using a high-resolution imaging system in Sweden, Japanese researchers are getting a view of the aurora like never before.
Aurora alert: Moderate geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as New York this weekend
Northern lights could be visible as low as New York on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
