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Geomagnetic storm descends on US with chance of northern lights sighting Monday night
November 11, 2024 | 2:28pmThe holidays are lighting up already.
ISS astronauts nab 'stunning' photo of aurora borealis — from within the phenomenon
October 14, 2024 | 2:04pmIt's easy to space out with a view like that.
New York could see northern lights again tonight — here's where you have the best chance
October 11, 2024 | 8:43pmThere will likely be a repeat performance — but not in the Big Apple.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm to hit Earth today — here's what could happen
October 10, 2024 | 10:28amThe New York City Office of Emergency Management also advised that the storm could bring on some local headaches, too.
'Quite pleasing' northern lights will dazzle US amid solar flares — here's how and when to see them
October 4, 2024 | 3:45pmBrace yourselves for a northern light show of potentially epic proportions.
Northern lights primed to put on biggest show in decades over Canada
September 30, 2024 | 5:55pmSkip Norway and Iceland -- the geomagnetic north pole is closer to Canada, so fans can see the northern lights at lower latitudes than in Europe.
Here's where best to catch the Northern Lights in the US and abroad
September 15, 2024 | 4:15pmThere are many international destinations that are popular places to go to see the Northern Lights, but there are plenty of places within the country that boast incredible views, too.
Solar storm could lead to lights in the Northern hemisphere
September 13, 2024 | 4:26pmSolar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.
Stunning timelapse of moon setting captures aurora borealis from above
August 14, 2024 | 11:30amGoodnight, Moon. High above the Earth, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shared on X a timelapse video of the moon setting into streams of red and green aurora. However, for Vincent...
Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'
July 30, 2024 | 10:00pmAfter a series of recent solar storms, residents of a number of northern US states may be able to see the stunning Northern Lights this week.
Cause of rare 'polar rain' aurora seen from Earth for first time in 2022 revealed
July 6, 2024 | 11:22pmDwindling solar winds allowed "an intense flux of electrons" to reach the atmosphere, creating the polar rain aurora.
Another powerful solar storm could be headed our way — bringing blackouts, auroras and more
May 28, 2024 | 9:13pmIt's having a cosmic comeback tour.
You have one more chance to see the Northern Lights: These are the best places in the US for skywatching
May 13, 2024 | 12:25pmDid you miss the FOMO-inducing aurora borealis over the weekend? No need to wish upon a star.
Rare solar storm to make northern lights visible to most of US: Here's how to see it
May 10, 2024 | 2:43pmPrime time in the New York City area will be between 3 a.m. and sunrise on Saturday morning.
Solar storms could disrupt communications, make northern lights visible in US this weekend
May 10, 2024 | 12:05pmNOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies...
'Severe' geomagnetic solar storm watch triggered for first time in 19 years
May 10, 2024 | 3:44amThe sun is crackling with sunspot energy, and two particular have roared to life.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
April 8, 2024 | 3:00pmAfter the action and the emotional wreckage of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, when will the United States witness this wonder again? Read on to learn more.
Pilot's stunning photo from plane window captures incredible sight
March 26, 2024 | 12:21pmChristiaan van Heijst, a captain, cargo pilot and photographer said he was few hundred kilometres south of Iceland when he came across a “turquoise aerial fire” in the form of...
New York could get a glimpse at the northern lights thanks to a geomagnetic storm – but there's a catch
February 13, 2024 | 12:47pmMaterials from the Sun hitting Earth's atmosphere could create a vivid Northern Lights display for parts of the upper Midwest and northern U.S. early this week.
Geomagnetic storm may cause northern lights to dance across the US
December 17, 2023 | 8:46amAuroras occur when charged particles from the sun interact with the Earth's atmosphere, creating what are known as the Northern and Southern lights.