The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are a worldwide natural wonder. They form when solar wind from the sun slams into Earth's atmosphere, ionizing the oxygen and nitrogen molecules there. As they ...

The NOAA three-day forecast is dotted with several predictions of KP levels reaching high enough for a G1 geomagnetic storm. A G1 storm is a minor solar storm, but one that could bring potential ...

Capture the Atlas has announced the winners of its 2024 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards in the seventh edition of its annual photo contest. This year was an exciting year for aurora ...

The fluctuating solar cycle means the odds of seeing the northern lights increase every 11 years or so – and with 2024 at peak levels, photographers around the world were able to capture a rare amount ...

VALLEY FALLS, Kansas (AP) — Charlie Riedel has been a staff photographer for The Associated Press based in Kansas City for 25 ...

According to NOAA's forecast, the states with the best chances of seeing the northern lights are: NOAA says the northern ...

If you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions, you’re going to need more than just a sense of adventure; staying warm and ...

Vivid streaks of green, pink, and purple painted the night sky above Garden of the Gods, a surreal sight most people ...

The northern lights lit up the skies last night in a rare and breathtaking display. Hopefully, you had a chance to see them, but if you missed out, don’t worry! You might have another opportunity ...

FAIRBANKS — Sacha’s Midnight Oil Photography is a popular Facebook page run by Goldstream Valley resident Sacha Layos. The page features her intensely colorful photographs of the northern lights and ...

"The things that have always fascinated me the most about photography were things on the extremes,” Sean Kurdziolek said, explaining how he found his way into aurora photography in Alaska. “Night ...