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Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun's recent activity tells us
By Ryan French published
2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights?

Aurora forecast for Dec. 18 - Fast solar winds could spark faint auroras tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

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.

Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 3
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states on Nov. 27
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as a speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
By Elizabeth Howell published
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."

Earth just got hit by a stealth solar storm no one saw coming
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The quiet arrival offers another indication that the sun is moving into the declining phase of its 11-year cycle.

Pilot captures jaw-dropping northern lights show from 36,000 feet (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
When a severe G4 geomagnetic storm hit, this Dreamliner pilot had the perfect front-row seat.
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