NASA Says More Aurora Borealis Nights Are Coming -- and Soon
The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.
Wondering why the aurora borealis was visible so far south last night? Here’s why it’s all thanks to the sun
During the peak of the cycle, called solar maximum, more sunspots and solar flares occur, increasing the likelihood of solar storms.
Aurora Borealis puts on dazzling light show across the globe
On Oct. 10, 2024, the Aurora Borealis illuminated the skies across regions, including parts of the United States, Europe and even Australia.
Thursday Night's Aurora Borealis Will Be Visible to Nearly Half the US
A strong geomagnetic storm is primed to hit Earth, driving the northern lights as far south as Kansas and the Ohio Valley.
Northern Lights Update: These States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight—And This Weekend
It’s possible a portion of the northern U.S. could have an opportunity to see aurora borealis Thursday night, with another chance to view the phenomenon through the weekend, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast.
You'll have another chance to see the northern lights this week in Wisconsin
Aurora borealis enthusiasts in Wisconsin may get another chance to see the phenomenon Thursday and Friday night, nearly a week after the lights once again made a dazzling appearance across the state.
ISS astronauts nab ‘stunning’ photo of aurora borealis — from within the phenomenon
It’s easy to space out with a view like that. NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station Thursday got a show for ...
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Updated Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Appear Tonight
A portion of the northern U.S. will have a chance of seeing aurora borealis Monday night, following a geomagnetic storm that exposed several states to the phenomenon, according to the National ...
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What’s behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are seen in the sky near ... a space weather forecaster at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather ...
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Iowans can see the Northern Lights tonight. Here's where they're forecast, how best to view
For the second time in October, Iowans have a chance to see the aurora borealis, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports. A fast coronal ejection, which is an eruption of ...
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Northern Lights Update: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis Can Be Viewed Tonight
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a KP index of seven for Saturday night, meaning those in the northern edge of the U.S. could possibly see the aurora while it ...
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What causes the different colors of an aurora borealis?
Working for you, 27 News reached out to NASA to better understand the colors of the aurora borealis. We spoke to NASA Solar ...
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More northern lights: Scientists say Aurora Borealis will likely make stunning encore
This active period was expected to last for at least another year, though when solar activity will peak won't be known until months after the fact, according to NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic ...