NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska as early as Saturday to study and help understand electrical circuitry ...

Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida are part of a team studying the dazzling phenomenon.

Elevated geomagnetic activity could allow the northern lights to be seen farther south than usual tonight, according to NOAA.

When people speak of the northern lights, they are typically referring to Earth’s spectacular display of aurora borealis: ...

In a dramatic escalation of solar activity, the sun has unleashed an X8.3 flare — 2026’s strongest yet — causing radio ...

Watch the pair of amazing time-lapses of the Aurora Borealis from the International Space Station captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/Don Pettit | edited ...

Zena Cardman captured the lights on Nov. 17, while on the International Space Station NASA astronaut Zena Cardman captured footage of the northern lights, which are caused by solar particles meeting ...

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis. Cardman shared in her post on X, ...

This cluster of sunspots has produced more than 60 solar flares, including several that could spark colorful auroras across ...

2026 is a rare year for Northern Lights trips because the Sun is very active. Strong solar energy makes auroras brighter and more frequent. Winter months in far northern countries offer the best ...

The astronomer Edmond Halley, the namesake for Halley’s comet, linked the northern lights to the Earth’s magnetic field, setting off research into the science behind them. He expected to die without ...