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Solar storm may amp up northern lights before Christmas
By Tereza Pultarova published
A solar storm that erupted from the sun on Monday (Dec. 20) may boost northern lights displays around the north pole just ahead of Santa's trip this weekend.
'Cannibal' sun eruption gives departing astronauts their best aurora views yet
By Tereza Pultarova published
Astronauts at the International Space Station enjoyed the most spectacular aurora display of their entire mission over the weekend after a massive blast of material from the sun reached our planet.
Halloween northern lights from huge solar flare thrill skywatchers
By Tariq Malik last updated
A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon.
Huge solar flare could supercharge northern lights on Halloween
By Tariq Malik published
A major solar flare erupted from the sun on Thursday (Oct. 28) in the strongest storm yet of our star's current weather cycle.
Solar storm hits Earth, bringing northern lights to New York
By Chelsea Gohd published
A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.
People have long claimed to hear the northern lights. Are the reports true?
By Fiona Amery published
People have long claimed they can hear the northern lights, saying the sounds include eerie whizzing, crackling and buzzing. Is it just an auditory illusion?
Superbright aurora lights up Earth's night side in incredible image from space
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.
Auroras expected tonight in New York, Washington and Wisconsin as solar storm barrels toward Earth
By Brandon Specktor published
A moderate solar storm is headed for Earth on Sept. 27, 2021, with auroras predicted to light up the sky much further south than usual.
Where and how to photograph the aurora
By Hannahbella Nel published
Here our beginner's guide on how to photograph the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights.
Watch auroras paint the sky above Earth in these stunning astronaut photos and video
By Meghan Bartels published
It's aurora season on the International Space Station and astronauts living and working in orbit are sharing some of their finest views of the stunning phenomenon with those of us on the ground.
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