The aurora borealis, known as the northern lights, is one of Earth’s most beautiful and most mysterious natural wonders. In The Nature of Things documentary The Wonder of the Northern Lights ...

The sun reached its solar maximum in 2024, meaning we've had some amazing sightings of aurora borealis. It reached far enough south to light up half of the US on two occasions in 2024, and it's ...

David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. More often than not, the aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) appears as a pale streak of light almost ...

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.

The northernmost states may be able to see the aurora borealis again Thursday night, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

Several states across the northern U.S. have an opportunity to see aurora borealis on Monday, while some radio blackouts are expected after a recent solar flare, according to the National Oceanic ...