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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 as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

Aurora forecast for Dec. 3: Northern lights could strengthen tonight with a chance of G2–G3 storming
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 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.

Is an aurora cruise worth it? I joined Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage to find out
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Sailing through Arctic Norway under the aurora, this voyage redefines what cruising and chasing the northern lights can really be.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Nov. 13
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine as geomagnetic storm conditions could continue tonight.

Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (or more) Nov. 12
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark severe geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Severe geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across North America and as far south as Mexico (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Vivid auroras lit up skies across North America and Europe as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest this solar cycle, rattled Earth's magnetic field.
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