Two of the most common elements in the Earth's atmosphere, oxygen and nitrogen, create different types of northern lights.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
A large chunk of northern U.S. states could get a glimpse at the northern lights on Thursday night, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast, which predicts a strong ...
A strong solar flare slightly less powerful than the one that caused May’s dazzling lights is expected to cause intense Northern Lights sightings across several U.S. states over the next few days.
Auroras, normally only visible closer to the planet’s poles, were seen in New York and D.C. and as far south as Texas.
The Ohio skies have put on quite a show with the northern lights this year. So what causes them? And why are we seeing them ...
A powerful solar eruption created striking auroras in the night sky around the planet on Oct. 10 and 11. See photos.