Aurora borealis
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![claw-shaped solar flare bursting from the sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/REsjQvd6VJDNxse4BEzHHi-320-80.jpg)
Sun storm may supercharge auroras for Valentine's Day
By Elizabeth Howell published
Minor or G1-class aurora storms may happen overnight in high-latitude areas due to a swarm of particles associated with a big solar outburst on Saturday (Feb. 11).
![Bright multi-colored clouds shining in the night sky above Mount Jökultindur in Iceland on Jan. 25.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bb8wbxgWjRYUrTsBWgtCog-320-80.jpg)
Ultra-rare 'rainbow clouds' light up the Arctic Circle like auroras in stunning new photos
By Harry Baker published
Rare clouds that give off bright, multi-colored light like an aurora were recently spotted at multiple locations in the Arctic. But what causes them?
![green auroras over a harbor and a boat monument](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y4SPe7KAmUdwdB6oJMpwfj-320-80.jpg)
'Absolutely bonkers' aurora lights up the sky above Iceland (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
A physics student and 'aurora chaser' got a special treat after reserving a cabin in Iceland: A storm surge of green auroras shimmering in the sky just overhead.
![The Northern Lights over the frozen Lake Superior in Michigan, in 2006.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wRjoZKR5pTNhcogGvsEps8-320-80.jpg)
Solar storm could make auroras visible from northern Maine or Michigan tonight
By Elizabeth Howell published
A slight bump in activity on the sun might make auroras shine as far south as Maine or Michigan, but that's only if observers can get around a massive winter storm in the region.
![Pink auroras shimmering above the Arctic landscape in Norway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mudrXvu7dWzbWomCmojpkK-320-80.jpg)
Super rare pink and orange auroras surprise Norwegian skywatchers again
By Tereza Pultarova published
For the second time in less than two months, Norwegian skywatchers were stunned by extremely rare pink auroras which at moments turned into even rarer shades of orange.
![Extremely rare pink auroras temporarily filled the skies above Norway after a crack in the Earth's magnetosphere enabled solar wind to penetrate deep into Earth's atmosphere.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YEHbZcTnKSgKTCsLCh2LZV-320-80.jpg)
Solar storm smashes hole in Earth's magnetosphere, triggering extremely rare pink auroras
By Harry Baker published
On Nov. 3, a solar storm caused a temporary crack in Earth's magnetic field. The resulting hole enabled energetic particles to penetrate deep into the planet's atmosphere and set off extremely rare pink auroras.
![blue ribbon of light appearing over Abisko National Park, Sweden.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yog9c4aaEHkry6sh4UhcmJ-320-80.jpg)
Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?
![The arch of the Milky Way above the South Pole Telescope amid the progressing lunar eclipse accompanied by a magnificent aurora display.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BHwn8Emm3vv5owEEBW4WWi-320-80.jpg)
South Pole's never-ending night and daily auroras are a dream for astrophotographers
By Tereza Pultarova published
Astronomer Aman Chokshi talks about indulging his passion for astrophotography during a year-long expedition to the South Pole where he's been working as an astronomer maintaining a unique telescope.
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