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Solar storm smashes hole in Earth's magnetosphere, triggering extremely rare pink auroras
By Harry Baker published
On Nov. 3, a solar storm caused a temporary crack in Earth's magnetic field. The resulting hole enabled energetic particles to penetrate deep into the planet's atmosphere and set off extremely rare pink auroras.
Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?
South Pole's never-ending night and daily auroras are a dream for astrophotographers
By Tereza Pultarova published
Astronomer Aman Chokshi talks about indulging his passion for astrophotography during a year-long expedition to the South Pole where he's been working as an astronomer maintaining a unique telescope.
Odd aurora-like STEVE phenomenon captured in stunning night sky photo
By Tereza Pultarova published
A Michigan-based aurora chaser got an unexpected treat last night when an aurora-like ribbon of glowing stripes paraded just above his head.
Stream of solar wind brings stunning aurora to north American skies
By Andrew Jones published
Violent activity on the sun last week resulted in stunning views for observers in the northern hemisphere over the weekend.
Trio of solar flares produce radio blackouts and dazzling auroras
By Brett Tingley published
Space weather watchers observed a series of powerful flares between Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, the most powerful of which registered as a moderate M8-class flare.
Sizzling solar storm puts planet Earth on aurora watch (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Auroras have been swirling through the skies already this week as the sun awakens from slumber.
These astronaut photos of auroras seen from space are just breathtaking
By Jeff Spry published
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reveals breathtaking new auroral images from the International Space Station.
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