NOAA projected Sunday’s northern lights will have a Kp index of five—on a scale of nine—which means the aurora borealis moves further away from the poles and will “become brighter” and ...

More northern U.S. states are expected to see aurora borealis Monday night as an incoming geomagnetic storm is expected to affect Earth’s magnetic field, according to the National Oceanic and ...

The SWPC's forecast indicates that aurora borealis could be visible as far south as central Wisconsin. Monday's forecast has a Kp index of four. For indexes in this range, the lights will likely ...

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 ...

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.

People in several northern U.S. states may be able to see aurora borealis, also know as the northern lights, on Tuesday night ahead of a minor geomagnetic storm that is set to hit. The National ...

One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy breathtaking aurora from some 250 miles above Earth. The space station’s X ...

Wayne Schlingman, PhD, director of the Arne Slettebak Planetarium at The Ohio State University, breaks down the cause of the Aurora Borealis — and how it was possible to view the light display in your ...

Timing, location, and even a bit of luck play a big role in witnessing the aurora borealis, but with solar activity reaching its peak this year, there's no better time to plan your trip.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

The lights, also known as aurora borealis, have been making an appearance over the past two nights due to a recent increase in solar activity. The aurora signal will still be present for northern ...