Latest about northern lights
How to watch the northern lights across far northern US tonight
The forecast isn't certain, but some in the U.S. might get a rare glance at the aurora.
Weird green glow spotted in atmosphere of Mars
Europe's Trace Gas Orbiter spotted an emerald glow in Mars' wispy atmosphere, marking the first time the phenomenon has been spotted on a world beyond Earth.
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
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.
High-Altitude Auroras Create 'Speed Bumps' for Satellites
They help move pockets of air up where some spacecraft roam.
'Alien' Lights in Norway Were a NASA Test, Not an Extraterrestrial Visit
'Alien' lights in Norway were a NASA mission, not an extraterrestrial visit.
Solar Storm to Amp Up Earth's Northern Lights Wednesday
A minor solar storm will reach Earth Wednesday (March 14) and could supercharge the planet's auroras, making them visible from the northernmost parts of the U.S., space weather officials say.
