On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional ...

For the first time in decades, a level 8 aurora borealis has erupted into view, turning the night sky into a curtain of ...

NOAA warns of likely G1-class geomagnetic storms on Thursday, Feb. 5, through Friday, Feb. 6, as a coronal mass ejection from ...

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting. Photographer Wil Cheung has seen the borealis more than 400 times and offers his tips on how to witness them yourself.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Photography can be a great way to get a good look at an aurora that might seem faint to the naked ...

The most brilliant display of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, since early May was seen in the Bay Area Sunday night into Monday morning. The first views started popping up ...

A G1 or G2-class geomagnetic storm is possible on Wednesday, Feb. 4, as a coronal mass ejection from a powerful X8-class solar flare struck Earth's magnetic field.

Modern cellphone cameras make it easy to capture the famously fickle Aurora Borealis. By Ali Watkins A powerful solar storm is bringing the Aurora Borealis to American skies this week, with the ...