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Northern lights webcams: Watch the aurora borealis online for free
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference We have rounded up some of the best aurora webcam views so you can enjoy the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of your own home.
Aurora-like 'Steve' phenomenon and glowing 'picket fences' point to unknown exotic physics
By Samantha Mathewson published
A recent study suggests the aurora-like STEVE and "picket fence" phenomena are generated by low-altitude electric fields parallel to Earth's magnetic field.
Powerful solar storm supercharges auroras and STEVE around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A strong solar storm triggered magnificent aurora displays over the weekend. Here we take a look at some of the best northern lights and southern lights photographs from around the world.
Solar storm causes 'impossible,' pumpkin-colored auroras to fill the sky
By Harry Baker published
A striking new image shows bright orange auroras dancing in the night sky above Canada. But auroras should never be this color, so what's going on?
The next 4 to 5 years will be the best time to see the northern lights this solar cycle
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Want to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) or the southern lights (aurora australis)? Good news — The next four to five years will provide optimal conditions for some dazzling displays.
Solar storm slams into Earth and sparks stunning northern lights display (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A powerful solar storm triggered stunning aurora displays around the world. Here we take a look at some of the best photographs of the recent northern lights outburst.
Massive eruption on sun hurls coronal mass ejection toward Earth, auroras likely Sept. 19 (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A huge solar filament eruption has hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The CME is expected to hit Earth on Sept. 19 and may trigger extensive auroras.
Aurora season has begun! Northern lights spotted in the Arctic Circle (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The northern lights have been seen high in the Arctic Circle, indicating the start of the aurora season, which will become more apparent as we approach solar maximum.
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