Aurora borealis
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Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them
By Daisy Dobrijevic, Stefanie Waldek last updated
Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.

Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras can appear green, pink, dark red, blue, purple and even yellow! But why?

Aurora myths, legends and misconceptions
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras, also known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights), have inspired countless myths and legends across the globe as well as numerous misconceptions.

Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Mark your diaries for the 2026/27 aurora season could be a big one!

More than just auroras: My Norwegian adventure with The Northern Lights Company
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Join me on an unforgettable trip filled with breathtaking auroras and exciting daytime adventures with The Northern Lights Company.

'Stunning was the word': Astronauts snap amazing aurora photo from ISS during severe geomagnetic storm
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick captured a supercharged, super-red aurora display from the International Space Station.

'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across the world (and internet) as intense geomagnetic storm batters Earth (photos)
By Robert Lea published
A powerful geomagnetic storm illuminated auroras that lit the skies over Earth on Thursday (Oct. 9) after X 2 solar flare that erupted from the sunspot AR 3848 on Tuesday (Oct. 8) evening.

Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark spectacular northern lights tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
G3 geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted for Oct. 4 to Oct. 6

Auroras galore! Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The almost fully illuminated Harvest Moon was no match for the dazzling aurora display.

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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.
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