Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

Americans in more than a dozen northern states could see the northern lights Sunday, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Alaskans have the best shot of seeing the northern lights Saturday night, as NOAA forecasts nearly the entire state has a high likelihood of an aurora. Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota also ...

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing. The northern lights are a truly remarkable spectacle, with curtains of ...

NOAA forecasts a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Tuesday night, meaning the aurora borealis will “become brighter” than average as it moves away from the Earth’s poles and be “quite pleasing ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, occur when energetic particles from the sun—released through processes like solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—collide with Earth’s atmosphere.

The result? Those kaleidoscopic sky streaks travelers circle the globe to see. Colors of the aurora borealis, and the southern counterpart, aurora australis, run the gamut. The hue depends on the ...

Some Americans may get a special treat during the Valentine’s Day weekend if the northern lights illuminate the night sky with a hint of romance. While it’s possible this could happen, space ...

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.

Those living in northern and western Scotland are probably more likely to see the aurora borealis, according to a map shared by the forecasting service. Last year, the lights were visible from as far ...