The "severe" solar storm in effect has the potential to trigger the northern lights, causing a stunning display of colors visible from parts of the U.S. Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of ...

Why do the northern lights have different colors? The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the ...

Aurora-chasing season has arrived with the spring equinox, a time when space weather experts say we are more likely to see the dancing technicolor lights known as the aurora borealis or Northern ...

In a mission designed to challenge longstanding theories about the upper atmosphere, NASA is preparing to launch three ...

The northern lights surprise stargazers by appearing in many forms—from patches or scattered clouds, to streamers, arcs, rippling or dancing curtains. The lights move and change shape and color.

One of the most common questions aurora chasers hear is, "When is the best time to see the northern lights ... summer due to the Russell-McPherron effect — an explanation proposed in 1973 ...

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings ... According to the Russell-McPherron effect, the magnetic fields of the Earth and the solar wind momentarily coincide ...

IRISH astronomy lovers are in for a treat tonight, with some potential Northern Lights visible in the sky due to clear conditions. A strong Geomagnetic storm is taking place this evening ...

Fairbanks spectators were treated to a vision of green on Sunday, one of the most common colors to appear in the aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. This weekend, a few ...