Aurora borealis
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Where and how to photograph the aurora
By Hannahbella Nel last updated
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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Tariq Malik published
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
By Stefanie Waldek published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.
Northern lights delight as 'cannibal' solar storm triggers auroras across US and Canada (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A cannibal coronal mass ejection triggered impressive northern lights displays across the US and Canada. We've rounded up some of the best photos here.
Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights at mid-latitudes across US and Europe
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe on July 30. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for the first time
By Keith Cooper published
Seen for the first time from the ground, the polar rain aurora produced an eerie green glow captured on camera in Norway.
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