According to Dr. Schmoll, the Earth's magnetic field has a north and south pole, just like any magnet. The sun does as well.

The northern lights may be visible in the United States on March 20, the same day as the spring equinox. Auroral activity is ...

The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that occurs in the northernmost destinations in the world, such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Finland ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said geomagnetic storms may occur this weekend, leading to strong ...

Fairbanks spectators were treated to a vision of green on Sunday, one of the most common colors to appear in the aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. This weekend, a few ...

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings this spring. As we near the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, on March 20, the Earth's magnetic field and ...

The northern lights will likely not be as active Wednesday or Thursday, with projected Kp indexes of two for either day, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast. There is a chance for some minor ...

And experts are now predicting that another beautiful light display ... But, areas closest to the aurora oval are the most likely places for a northern lights sighting. However, there's no ...

This past year offered one of the most awe-inspiring displays of the northern lights in the past 500 years. Will it happen again in 2025? Experts advise that the solar maximum period could ...

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings this spring. During the March and September equinoxes, the Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's. According to the Russell ...