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

This month offers a prime window for spotting the colorful displays of the aurora borealis Getty If you're a fellow stargazer and skywatcher, you're in luck! With March’s action-packed skies and ...

A swath of northern U.S. states may be able to see aurora borealis on Friday night, as high-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface may disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, according to the ...

Several U.S. states along the Canadian border may see the aurora borealis Tuesday, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Several states along ...

Another round of aurora borealis may be visible this week from a select number of states Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined PEOPLE in 2021 ...

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.

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 ...

A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for Wednesday March 5. Chances remain strong for seeing the aurora borealis in the months ahead.

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 ...

Aurora Borealis, Latin for "northern dawn”, forms when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's upper atmosphere at incredible speeds — up to 45 million mph. The planet's magnetic ...

Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occur when solar activity — such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections — causes magnetic storms. These storms trigger interactions between the Earth ...