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Northern lights may delight this Christmas — here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.

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

Aurora forecast for Dec. 23 - Northern lights possible tonight amid lingering space weather
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.

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?

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."
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