Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, as well as parts of Idaho and South Dakota, appear within the low-to-medium range of NOAA's ...

The peak of the current solar cycle is ongoing, bringing spectacular views of the northern lights to several U.S. states.

To see the northern lights in Colorado, a KP index of 5 or higher is usually needed. The KP index measures geomagnetic ...

The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...

One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy ...

On Sunday, the predicted “view line” where people might see the Northern Lights is predicted to dip into Oregon’s ...

Americans in more than a dozen northern U.S. states may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights Sunday evening, as ...

Aurora is a shifting pattern of light emitted from atoms and molecules in the atmosphere after they have been ionized by collisions with charged particles from the sun. The radiation can be seen ...

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 ...

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.

Bring the universe into your home with these star projectors. We've tested the best, from eye-catching wonders to scientifically accurate home planetariums. There are so many star projectors out ...

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