The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

Some Americans may get a special treat during the Valentine’s Day weekend if the northern lights illuminate the night sky with a hint of romance. While it’s possible this could happen, space ...

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

This month offers a prime window for spotting the colorful displays of the aurora borealis Getty If you're a fellow stargazer and skywatcher, you're in luck! With March’s action-packed skies and ...

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing. The northern lights are a truly remarkable spectacle, with curtains of ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, occur when energetic particles from the sun—released through processes like solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—collide with Earth’s atmosphere.

The result? Those kaleidoscopic sky streaks travelers circle the globe to see. Colors of the aurora borealis, and the southern counterpart, aurora australis, run the gamut. The hue depends on the ...

If using a regular camera, National Geographic suggests using wide-angle lenses, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a ...