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Northern Lights Illuminate European Sky

By Knvul Sheikh published

Astronomy
The Northern Lights, like these captured above Sweden, result from magnetic storms.

The Active Sun: US Unveils Plan to Deal with Space Weather

By Mike Wall published

On Thursday (Oct. 29), the White House released two documents that lay out the nation's official plan for mitigating the negative impacts of solar flares and other types of "space weather."

The Sun
Coronal Hole on Oct. 10, 2015

Giant 'Hole' in Sun Is 50 Earths Wide

By Sarah Lewin published

Astronomy
Stars behind the storm, contest winner

Images: Amazing Shots of Storms Light Up Weather Photo Contest

By Live Science Staff published

Weather
aurora

Illuminating Tweets: Northern Lights Tracked via Twitter

By Becky Oskin published

Thanks to Twitter, the chances of spotting the aurora borealis are getting better, a new study reports.

Planet Earth
This NOAA image shows the forecast for aurora activity on March 17, 2015 during a severe solar storm. NOAA space weather experts say there is a chance for auroras as far south as the mid-United States, along a line extending through Tennessee.

St. Patrick's Day Solar Storm Bombards Earth, Sparks Auroras

By Miriam Kramer published

The Sun
Magnetospheric Multiscale

NASA Satellite Quartet Aims to Crack Magnetic Mystery Near Earth

By Calla Cofield published

The Magnetospheric Multiscale mission, which will study a cosmic phenomenon that is both dazzling and dangerous for people on Earth, is scheduled to launch into orbit on Thursday (March 12).

Space Exploration
The northern lights come in an array of colors, like this stunning show above Maine.

Northern Lights: 8 Dazzling Facts About Auroras

By Jesse Emspak published

The aurora borealis can make for a spectacular night sky show, even sometimes visible from space. Here are eight amazing facts about the northern lights.

Planet Earth
Victor Chinn captured this aurora photo on Sept. 12, 2014, near Cleary Summit, Alaska.

Spectacular Auroras Light Up Alaska Skies (Photos)

By Jeanna Bryner published

The solar storms currently affecting Earth have created stunning northern lights displays for skywatchers.

Planet Earth
The green of the aurora borealis, the blue of airglow, the white of the moon and the yellow of city lights combine to create a dazzling spectacle in this astronaut photograph of Russia taken April 2, 2014.

Quartet of Lights Makes Russia Glow in New Space Photo

By Stephanie Pappas published

City lights, the aurora, the moon and a beautiful blue glow from the atmosphere create a gorgeous show in a new astronaut photograph of Russia.

Planet Earth
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