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Aurora forecast — Where to see the northern lights tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Aurora alert: Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights in upper Midwest skies this Christmas
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora chasers are on high alert for minor geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 25. Northern lights could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states.
Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska
By Harry Baker published
A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them
By Daisy Dobrijevic, Stefanie Waldek last updated
Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.
Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras can appear green, pink, dark red, blue, purple and even yellow! But why?
Aurora myths, legends and misconceptions
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras, also known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights), have inspired countless myths and legends across the globe as well as numerous misconceptions.
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Mark your diaries for the 2026/27 aurora season could be a big one!
More than just auroras: My Norwegian adventure with The Northern Lights Company
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Join me on an unforgettable trip filled with breathtaking auroras and exciting daytime adventures with The Northern Lights Company.
'Stunning was the word': Astronauts snap amazing aurora photo from ISS during severe geomagnetic storm
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick captured a supercharged, super-red aurora display from the International Space Station.
'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across the world (and internet) as intense geomagnetic storm batters Earth (photos)
By Robert Lea published
A powerful geomagnetic storm illuminated auroras that lit the skies over Earth on Thursday (Oct. 9) after X 2 solar flare that erupted from the sunspot AR 3848 on Tuesday (Oct. 8) evening.
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