Latest about aurora
An aurora that lit up the sky over the Titanic might explain why it sank
A geomagnetic storm that sparked spectacular aurora displays could also have contributed to the sinking of the Titanic.
1,400-year-old mystery of strange 'red sign' in Japan's sky solved
A scarlet fan spread across the skies over Japan 1,400 years ago, and it's been puzzling astronomers ever since.
Devastating solar storms could be far more common than we thought
Solar super-storms capable of damaging electric grids and satellite networks may be much more common than previously thought, a study of Earth's oldest geomagnetic index suggests.
Glowing green 'dunes' in the sky mesmerized skygazers. They turned out to be a new kind of aurora.
The pattern of light was unfamiliar and strangely perfect, reaching out toward the horizon like a set of celestial sand dunes.
Violent Solar Storms Are Happening Closer to Earth Than Anyone Thought Was Possible
The spectacular solar storms that paint the polar skies in beautiful greens and pinks have a darker side
On Mars, Auroras Glow All Summer Long in UV Light
During summer in Mars' southern hemisphere, proton auroras occur nearly every day.
What is the ionosphere? (And who is Steve?)
A concentration of plasma in the Earth's atmosphere, called the ionosphere, interacts with solar winds, ultraviolet radiation and radio waves.
In Images: Rising 'Phoenix' Aurora and Starburst Galaxies Light Up the Skies
Cosmic marvels dazzle in the U.K.'s 'Astronomy Photographer of the Year' contest.
