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Where and when to see the northern lights in 2025
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
Supercharged auroras possible this weekend as colossal 'hole' in the sun spews solar wind toward Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora alert — a coronal hole is spewing fast solar wind toward Earth, potentially boosting geomagnetic activity and supercharging northern lights Jan. 4 to Jan. 5.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
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.
New Year's northern lights delight as powerful solar storms spark auroras across central US and Europe (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Last night, the sun and Earth collaborated to give us a light show that no fireworks display could rival. Happy New Year!
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight and tomorrow
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora chasers are on high alert for powerful geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 with northern lights possible deep into mid-latitudes.
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.
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