Aurora borealis is best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a high ...

Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face ...

The dreamy ‘watermelon’ aurora borealis danced above South Indian Lake, Manitoba, on the evening of Wednesday,2. Rj Roldan captured this timelapse video and posted it to X with the caption, “Witnessed ...

The SWPC's forecast indicates that aurora borealis could be visible as far south as central Wisconsin. Monday's forecast has a Kp index of four. For indexes in this range, the lights will likely ...

Wayne Schlingman, PhD, director of the Arne Slettebak Planetarium at The Ohio State University, breaks down the cause of the Aurora Borealis — and how it was possible to view the light display in your ...

Several states across the northern U.S. have an opportunity to see aurora borealis on Monday, while some radio blackouts are ...

Unlike conventional volcanoes that erupt with lava, mud volcanoes like Borealis release methane-rich fluids and sediments. These processes shape the surrounding seabed, forming a unique deep-sea ...

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.

Timing, location, and even a bit of luck play a big role in witnessing the aurora borealis, but with solar activity reaching its peak this year, there's no better time to plan your trip.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

The Arctic-boreal zone, historically a carbon sink, is now a carbon source, with 34% of the region emitting more CO 2 than it absorbs, increasing to 40% when fire emissions are included.