The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are a naturally occurring ... Mississippi and Arizona. This influx of lights was caused by the sun entering its most active period in 11 years ...

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.

Skywatchers are anticipating a possible aurora borealis for parts of the US on Dec. 25 following a solar flare that spewed a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The CME prompted a ...

The new year arrived not only with fireworks, but with displays of aurora across the world at much more southerly latitudes than is normal.

The best time to view the aurora borealis is expected to be between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. Moving away from light pollution will increase chances of seeing the northern lights. The NOAA ...

Another round of aurora borealis is expected to color the night sky on New Year's Eve this year, according to NOAA's latest forecast Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

Nothing quite beats seeing the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in all their glory. But where and when can you see them? Fortunately, the next few years offer prime opportunities to see the ...

A combo of the aurora borealis gracing the night sky in the Northern Hemisphere. — X/@Vincent_Ledvina When they strike Earth’s magnetosphere, they bring forth electrically charged particles ...

This event may make the aurora borealis visible across several northern states in the US, Canada, and Alaska. To watch, find a spot with a clear view of the northern horizon, away from city lights.

In perhaps the best way to start 2025, people could see the aurora borealis — a.k.a the northern lights — once again on New Year’s Eve! On December 31, 2024, northern states might be gifted ...