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 ...

Reynisfjara, near the southern village of Vik, is a popular ... place to spot the northern lights, but daytime visitors can't stay past late evening – before the aurora tends to appear.

Quiet aurora activity forecasted. If skies are clear, quiet displays may be visible directly overhead from Utqiag˙vik to Fort Yukon, and may be visible low on the horizon from Fairbanks to as far ...

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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 ...

The aurora borealis (or northern lights) can be an almost eerie sight: Picture emerald green swirls coloring the otherwise darkened sky. But scientists have a boring explanation for this ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, made multiple appearances over the U.S. throughout the year, filling the skies with ...