The southern hemisphere has its own polar lights known as the southern lights, or aurora australis, which create their own dazzling display. Put simply, auroras are a result of the sun interacting ...

The SWPC states that the best time to see the Northern Lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., as the level of geomagnetic activity increases during this period. It's also the darkest time of night, ...

Those looking for a glimpse of the northern lights should try to do so Thursday, as auroral activity is forecast to taper off ...

The northern lights are expected to grace the skies of some northern states in the wake of a coronal mass ejection from the sun.

The Northern Lights, otherwise known as Aurora Borealis, will be visible across multiple states in the U.S. on April 15 and 16, 2025. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has an ...

Depending on local conditions, some southern areas — including parts of New Jersey — may also catch a rare glimpse of the aurora. For optimal viewing, find a location away from city lights ...

Washington is among more than a dozen states that might be able to see the northern lights on June 25 and June 26.

No matter how many times you see them, the northern lights, or aurora borealis—and their Southern Hemisphere equivalent, the aurora australis—are an ethereal, breathtaking sight. Dancing ...

The Northern Lights, otherwise known as Aurora Borealis, will be visible across multiple states in the U.S. on April 15 and 16, 2025. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has an ...