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The sun fires off 2 powerful X flares in less than 2 hours (video, photo)
Add another pair of strong solar flares to the sun's list this year, as two X-class flares erupted on Monday morning (Aug. 5).
Astrophotographer captures stunning views of northern lights and STEVE during brief encounter (photos, video)
See the northern lights and elusive STEVE light up the skies above Manitoba, Canada in these stunning photos and footage captured by astrophotographer Justin Anderson.
Northern lights delight as 'cannibal' solar storm triggers auroras across US and Canada (photos)
A cannibal coronal mass ejection triggered impressive northern lights displays across the US and Canada. We've rounded up some of the best photos here.
Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights at mid-latitudes across US and Europe
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe on July 30. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Watch a colossal X-class solar flare erupt from Earth-facing sunspot (video)
An X-flare erupted from the sun at 10:33 p.m. EDT on July 28 (0233 GMT July 29). Watch the action unfold here.
Where and when to see the northern lights in 2024
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them
Reference Discover everything there is to know about the northern lights, including how they form, where they can be seen and what causes their colors.
Solar storm forecasts could soon get a big boost. Here's how.
Scientists have figured out a way to estimate the speed of a coronal mass ejection before it even leaves the sun, potentially providing a big boost to space weather forecasts.
