NASA has pulled off a high-flying aurora investigation, launching three rockets into the glowing northern lights over Alaska. One mission targeted mysterious dark patches called black auroras, while ...

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

According to a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have revealed the mystery behind a type of aurora ...

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 ...

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.

The endangered yellow-eyed penguin makes its way down “Penguin Alley” towards the beach on the Auckland Islands of New ...

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

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

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

Aurora photographer Dennis Lehtonen, 30, talks with PEOPLE about where to spot the northern lights in 2026 Getty Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing ...

Residents in some areas of Michigan could see the aurora borealis again Wednesday night, Jan. 21, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says. According to the Space Weather Prediction ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers ...