The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

The best time to try and see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you’re hoping to see ...

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing. The northern lights are a truly remarkable spectacle, with curtains of ...

Some Americans may get a special treat during the Valentine’s Day weekend if the northern lights illuminate the night sky with a hint of romance. While it’s possible this could happen, space ...

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are ribbons of color that occur with the interaction of charged solar particles and the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Last year, they were the most active ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, occur when energetic particles from the sun—released through processes like solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—collide with Earth’s atmosphere.

Thanks to a high-speed solar wind streaming from a massive coronal hole in the sun, a geomagnetic storm could set the stage for a dazzling display of the aurora borealis on Feb. 14, 2025.