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Halloween northern lights from huge solar flare thrill skywatchers
By Tariq Malik published
A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon.
Massive solar flare barreling toward Earth this Halloween
By Brandon Specktor published
The category G3 storm will hit Earth on COt. 30 and 31, potentially causing satellite navigation problems and driving auroras as far south as Washington state.
Scientists create most detailed map of Uranus' mysterious auroras
By Tereza Pultarova published
'Powerful auroras' on alien planets may be sending strange radio signals toward Earth
By Brandon Specktor published
Astronomers say strange radio signals around old, inactive stars may be the shimmering auroras of four alien worlds.
Superbright aurora lights up Earth’s night side in incredible image from space
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.
Auroras expected tonight in New York, Washington and Wisconsin as solar storm barrels toward Earth
By Brandon Specktor published
A moderate solar storm is headed for Earth on September 27, 2021, with auroras predicted to light up the sky much further south than usual.
Mystery of Jupiter's powerful X-ray auroras finally solved
By Charles Q. Choi published
Mysterious flares of X-rays from Jupiter's auroras suggest that the giant planet's "northern lights" may possess unexpected similarities with those of Earth, a new study finds.
Electrons 'surf' across space to create the northern lights, new study finds
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists found definitive proof that Alfven waves are accelerating electrons in solar wind across space, powering the northern lights.
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