Spotting the Northern Lights: The Foolproof Way to Find Auroras
A value called Bz indicates how far south the solar wind's magnetic field is pointing, which can predict how likely the northern lights are to occur.
Northern Lights Forecast: These States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight
Auroral activity might become visible to a portion of the northern U.S. on Thursday night, as geomagnetic storm conditions will likely be calm through Saturday, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast.
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.
It's good news for aurora chasers as peak auroral activity occurs a few years after solar maximum, according to Brekke. This means the best time to see the northern lights and the southern lights will be during the 2026-2027 aurora season.
Northern lights webcams: Watch the aurora borealis online for free
We have rounded up some of the best aurora webcam views so you can enjoy the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of your own home.
Northern Lights Update: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight Amid Geomagnetic Storm
Geomagnetic storm conditions are expected on Saturday night, likely pulling the northern lights further south below the Canadian border, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (Here’s an updated forecast for Sunday night.)
The Best Time To See The Northern Lights By Season And Location
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are one of nature's most spectacular displays. For the best viewing experience, picking the right time is crucial.
Northern lights: How the aurora borealis captivated 18th-century minds
Since May this year, the aurora borealis (northern lights), has at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media has been alive with images of the skies glowing with green,
Weekend geomagnetic storm had potential to trigger Northern Lights
Displays of Northern lights were possible on Sunday night across the Northern U.S. due to a geomagnetic storm.
Geomagnetic storm descends on US with chance of northern lights sighting Monday night
The holidays are lighting up already. Space weather forecasts have suggested that several states, including parts of New York ...
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Some states may get to see the northern lights Tuesday night
Some states might be able to see the northern lights on Tuesday night after a recent geomagnetic storm expanded the view line ...
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NASA rockets seed artificial clouds below glowing auroras in Norway (photo)
I assumed it was a very strange kind of cloud." It's not every day you get to watch a rocket launch into a sky glowing with ...
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Solar flares directed at Earth through Election Day create geomagnetic storm potential
Geomagnetic storming of this magnitude is common on NOAA’s 5-level scale. However, several sunspot regions on the Sun are ...
What is a geomagnetic storm and why a warning has been issued regarding it
On October 28th, a breathtaking Northern Lights display dazzled the northern United States residents after strong solar flare ...
Solar flares directed at Earth create geomagnetic storm potential this week
After reaching solar maximum in Solar Cycle 25, the Sun continues producing multiple solar flares, with some Earth-directed ...