and the southern lights (aurora australis) are created when energized particles from the sun hit Earth's atmosphere and are ...

A value called Bz indicates how far south the solar wind's magnetic field is pointing, which can predict how likely the northern lights are to occur.

The latest aurora predictions for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern ...

The aurora forms when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's upper atmosphere at incredible speeds — up to 45 million mph (72 million kph). Thankfully, our planet's magnetic field ...

Did you know most auroras are only seen in places above 60 degrees latitude? This natural wonder, known as the Aurora ...

Stunning footage captured from the International Space Station shows a glorious-looking aurora shimmering above Earth.

The Solar Orbiter mission has captured the highest-resolution views of the sun’s surface to date, showcasing massive sunspots ...

We've seen the Northern Lights on full display so far this year, and we can expect more of the same in the months and even ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a chance for minor to moderate radio blackouts over the next ...

Around the world, the historic geomagnetic superstorm of late spring 2024 inspired millions of non-scientists around the world—many armed with highly sensitive smartphone cameras—to take a fantastic, ...