2026 to 2027 will mark one of the most powerful years of Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis activity in the last 100 years, ...

When people speak of the northern lights, they are typically referring to Earth’s spectacular display of aurora borealis: green, purple, and red waves.

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional ...

NASA has reported a X4.2 solar flare, so what does it mean? We break down what a solar flare is and how it connects to the aurora Australis.

Increased solar wind and coronal mass ejections can lead to more intense and dynamic auroras.

Newly released footage shows a mesmerizing display of the southern lights that was visible in Tasmania on the evening of Tuesday, January 20.Ben Swanson captured the real-time video and posted it in ...

An impressive aurora australis has been seen in many parts of Australia, reportedly reaching as far north as Hamilton Island in Queensland. Tuesday night's light show was caused by a severe solar ...

Auroras, commonly known as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere. These ...

Astrophotographer Egon Filter captured a rare aurora over southern Brazil during an intense geomagnetic storm on January 19, 2026.

Charleston, SC, astronomy professor answers questions from high school students about wormholes, black holes, colonizing Mars, outer space odors and more.

The universe is full of spectacular sights, from aurora on Earth and Jupiter to the solar flares that cause them, to distant ...

My first time visiting New Zealand was a solo trip. I made mistakes booking the TranzAlpine train and planning activities ...