The darkest areas are always the best places to see the aurora borealis, according to the experts. Depending on local conditions, the best views are expected in Alaska and along the northern ...

Some of the northernmost states may be able to see aurora borealis Saturday night, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast, possibly the last chance for this ...

with the sun continuing to be in its "solar maximum," chances remain strong for seeing the awesome spectacle of the aurora borealis in the months ahead. A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for ...

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.