Facts About the Northern Lights

Five fascinating facts about the northern lights

They may seem elusive, but northern lights - or aurora borealis - aren't all that uncommon. But to see them, the conditions have to be just right. Clear, calm, and dark skies create the perfect backdrop for nature's greatest light show.

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What’s behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal

The latest solar storm has triggered northern lights farther south than normal including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City.

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What causes the northern lights? About the aurora borealis and why it's visible over Ohio

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 so much? What to know.

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Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras

In May, NOAA issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning. The storm that slammed Earth was the strongest in more than two ...

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Why have the northern lights been so visible lately? An expert explains why "we're in for a ride."

BOSTON - The northern lights have put on a show in 2024. In May, the strongest solar storm in 21 years set off the aurora borealis and on Thursday night, the stunning colors were visible once ...

Northern lights may be visible Thursday night in metro Detroit: What to know

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, represent waves of light from solar wind, creating a display of moving lights in the ...

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Updated: How To Photograph The Northern Lights With A Smartphone

Update: A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm is being predicted for Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11, which could mean a northern lights alert for U.S. states as far as Alabama and northern ...

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Catch the Northern Lights in the US and around the world with these viewing tips

Seeing the Northern Lights in the sky is a bucket list item for many. With the right conditions, and if you are in a prime viewing location, you may be able to scratch that item off your list.

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