Latest about northern lights
Solar storm may amp up northern lights before Christmas
A solar storm that erupted from the sun on Monday (Dec. 20) may boost northern lights displays around the north pole just ahead of Santa's trip this weekend.
41,000 years ago, auroras blazed near the equator
A geomagnetic event around 41,000 years ago sent the aurora wandering for centuries, as far south as the equator.
Solar storm brings the Northern Lights to the northern US
A strong solar storm is creating aurora-friendly conditions as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon this week.
Halloween northern lights from huge solar flare thrill skywatchers
A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon.
Solar storm hits Earth, bringing northern lights to New York
A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.
People have long claimed to hear the northern lights. Are the reports true?
People have long claimed they can hear the northern lights, saying the sounds include eerie whizzing, crackling and buzzing. Is it just an auditory illusion?
Superbright aurora lights up Earth’s night side in incredible image from space
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
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.
