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![treeline with green auroras just above and red auroras reaching into the sky. a snowy landscape covers the front](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D9N5tc8pRxuocGkNMjJZQo-320-80.jpg)
A colossal 'hole' in the sun's atmosphere could supercharge Earth's auroras on March 24
By Elizabeth Howell published
A 'hole' in the sun's upper atmosphere may soon generate another geomagnetic storm here on Earth, creating auroras in places farther from the poles than usual.
![bright green auroras in the sky above a coastal scene in iceland](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pgmxh6xv4To3yEtJquhvXA-320-80.jpg)
Equinox on March 20 means more stunning auroras are coming. Here's why
By Rahul Rao published
Aurora hunters claim that, to look to the night sky in search of these beautiful displays, the dates around the equinoxes are the best.
![Purple aurora glow seen above the horizon from California's Death Valley.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RDhHYiLq3omTDErviCtxsj-320-80.jpg)
Gorgeous auroral glow surprises astrophotographer in California's Death Valley
By Tereza Pultarova published
The powerful solar storm that struck Earth earlier this week treated an American astrophotographer to unexpected aurora displays during a shooting trip to California's Death Valley.
![auroras on the earth with solar panels from the space station in front. the sun shines in the background in space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gmNEqfw64JWN5cfJKwNNDD-320-80.jpeg)
Auroras, spacecraft mods and more: SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts reflect on their time in orbit
By Elizabeth Howell published
Before capturing "unreal" footage of auroras from the International Space Station, Josh Cassada was troubleshooting how to fit a fifth person into a four-seat SpaceX spacecraft.
![Purple aurora glow seen above the horizon from California's Death Valley.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RDhHYiLq3omTDErviCtxsj-320-80.jpg)
The amazing auroras of February 2023 are a visual feast for stargazers (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
A series of powerful solar storms set the sky ablaze in the last two days of February, with aurora sightings reported unexpectedly far away from their usual territories.
![NASA astronaut Josh Cassada posted this dazzling aurora photo on Twitter on Feb. 28, 2023 with a simple but appropriate caption: "Absolutely unreal."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gmNEqfw64JWN5cfJKwNNDD-320-80.jpeg)
'Absolutely unreal:' NASA astronaut snaps amazing photo of auroras from space station
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronaut Josh Cassada captured a stunning shot of green auroras dancing in Earth's skies from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
![A strong geomagnetic storm triggered stunning aurora displays across northern Europe and North America on Feb. 27, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uYCsxjiAKsmKmiiV54mzV7-320-80.jpg)
Powerful solar storm delays SpaceX rocket launch, stalls oil rigs in Canada amid aurora-palooza
By Tereza Pultarova published
A solar storm that swept across Earth on Monday (Feb. 27) forced SpaceX to delay a Starlink launch and temporarily disrupted operations of several Canadian oil rigs.
![Evan Boyce captured this stunning aurora above the coast of Northern Ireland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VVzbeeQVyLLodd9wG9LFqR-320-80.jpg)
Intense solar storm supercharges auroras over UK and more (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
Powerful solar wind is blowing from the sun these days, setting the sky ablaze with auroras as far south as England's capital London. And more is yet to come.
![rare red auroras visible in Canada in mid-February, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPUfALEk6q4Y4h8eiZGnTG-320-80.jpg)
Rare red auroras explode over northern US and Europe with more on the way (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
A stream of solar plasma arrived at Earth last night, triggering rare red aurora displays across Canada, northern U.S. and Europe. And more is on its way.
![Supercharged auroras glow over Alaska in an image capture on the night of Valentine's Day 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GhHbJYJFej8YxPhbgMmG5h-320-80.jpg)
Supercharged Valentine's Day auroras give Alaska-based polar lights chaser the night of his life (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
Vincent Ledvina was as excited as the particles in the atmosphere over his head when a well-timed solar eruption triggered a night of auroral splendor on Valentine's Day.
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