Space Weather, Solar Flares & Sun Storms: Latest News
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York tonight as an incoming stream of speedy solar wind sets the stage for some potentially dazzling northern lights.

Where and when to see the northern lights in 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Plan the ultimate aurora adventure with expert tips on where, when and how to see the northern lights.

Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states Jan. 2-3
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.

Northern lights chances rise for Christmas as space weather remains unsettled
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Dec. 23-24
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

'Crash Clock' reveals how soon satellite collisions would occur after a severe solar storm — and it's pretty scary
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites would likely begin colliding with each other or space junk in less than three days if they were to lose the ability to maneuver, for example due to an intense solar storm.

Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth today.
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