Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Illuminate the Skies This Week for Aurora Enthusiasts

Medicine & Technology Oct 09, 2024

Aurora chasers should prepare for a stunning light show, as the NOAA has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm warning for October 10-11.

Geomagnetic Storm Alert: G3 Event Expected by Friday, Potential Disruptions to Power Grids and Satellite Signals

Oct 03, 2024

The NOAA has issued a warning for two upcoming geomagnetic storms, with a minor G1 storm expected today and a stronger G3 storm forecasted for Friday, October 4.

Northern Lights From Space: NASA Astronaut Captures Ethereal Green Aurora Over Earth

Jun 18, 2024

A NASA astronaut captured footage of auroras from space, with Earth in the background. Read to learn more.

Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible in the US Tonight, Thanks to Slamming of Coronal Mass Ejection Onto Earth

Jun 04, 2024

According to an earlier watch release, a coronal mass ejection from the Sun could hit today's Earth's atmosphere. Read to learn more.

Polar Vortex Indicator: Aurora Borealis Reveals Rapid Ozone Layer Depletion, Affects Electricity Consumption in Northern Europe

Feb 16, 2024

A recent study demonstrated the effect of energetic particle precipitation, or aurora borealis, to the average temperature and wintertime electricity consumption in Northern Europe. Learn more about it in this article.

Northern Lights Make Hissing Noise Due to Corona Discharge [Listen]

Jan 31, 2024

Scientist Unto Laine heard the hissing sound of the northern lights for the first time during a jazz festival in Finland in the 1990s. Continue reading to learn more.

Unusual Orange Auroras Seen in Scotland After Solar Storm Smashed Into Earth

Dec 04, 2023

Rare orange auroras were seen glowing over Scottish skies following the smashing of a coronal mass ejection into Earth. Read to learn more.

Aurora on the Sun Spotted by Astronomers For the First Time Ever; Is This Similar to Those Seen on Earth?

Nov 19, 2023

The aurora on the Sun took place roughly 40,000 kilometers over a sunspot. Read to learn more.

Northern Lights Explained: What Causes Aurora Borealis?

Nov 02, 2023

Aurora borealis is a natural light display in the sky which results from the interaction of the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetic field. Read the article to find out more.

Stay Tuned: Northern Lights May Be Visible From the US on Tuesday Due to Solar Storm

Sep 17, 2023

A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the solar surface last Saturday and is expected to cause a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, which may trigger stunning northern lights. Read to learn more.

Northern Lights Forecast: Stunning Aurora Borealis Expected To Illuminate Multiple U.S. States This Week

Jul 10, 2023

High auroral activity is forecasted for Thursday, July 13, offering a chance to see the northern lights in parts of Idaho. Check out this article to find out how to see these stunning lights in the US.

Rare View of Northern Lights From Outer Space Shows Spectacular Green, Purple Ripples [Watch]

Apr 27, 2023

The sight of northern lights from the outer space is truly mesmerizing. Check it out.

Northern Lights' Surprise: Strange Spiral Appears in the Alaska Night Sky Amid Auroras; What Caused This Odd Glow?

Apr 17, 2023

A strange spiral was observed looming over the aurora-filled Alaskan night sky last Saturday. Read to learn more.

Photographer Captures Impressive Footage of Northern Lights During Flight to Alaska [Watch]

Apr 13, 2023

A photographer was treated with an impressive light show during his flight to Alaska. Watch the video of the Northern Lights and read for more details.

Another Giant Coronal Hole Found Sitting on the Sun's Equator; It Could Release Solar Winds Moving at Speed of 1.8 Million Mph

Mar 28, 2023

After spotting a giant coronal hole that led to auroras across UK and US, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was able to observe yet one sitting on the sun's equator. Read to learn more.