A "severe" solar storm has made the northern lights visible in the U.S. much farther south than usual, bringing a stunning display of hues across the eastern U.S. Thursday evening. Pink, purple and green skies
If you are close to a town, find a place north of the built-up area as the faint Northern Lights typically appear on the northwestern horizon. Is the full moon a problem? The moon and the Northern Lights are of course two different entities, independent of each other. Northern Norwegian...
Where on Earth can you see the lights? As the particles fall into our atmosphere they follow a path that brings them down towards specific latitudes that we call the auroral oval (Figure 10). The northern auroral oval extends across northern Scandinavia, northern Iceland, central Canada, Alask...
A night at the ICEHOTEL®, dog sledding, snowmobiling, glass-roofed accommodation, and searching for the Northern Lights in unforgettable locations are just some of the experiences you'll have. This Northern Lights tour has so many highlights spanning across three countries, it's really no ...
The natural phenomenon is usually observable around the Arctic Circle, but the lights were particularly active in late 2024 and this has continued into 2025, giving people across large swaths of the US and Europe a chance to see the ethereal display. Here's everything you need to know to ca...
When the northern lights put on a strong display even a full moon can't outshine them.(Image credit: Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld via Getty Images) To maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights: Check the aurora forecast:You can stay up to date with significant aurora alerts and geo...
This aurora display was one of the most breathtaking sights I’ve ever witnessed—a magical evening watching the lights dance across the crystal-clear sky. The excitement was shared by everyone under the stars, as this aurora was potentially the strongest in a century. The image features a ...
We've seen theNorthern Lights on full displayso far this year, and we can expect more of the same in the months and even years ahead. But why? Why has theAurora Borealisbeen so unusually bright, and why has it been visible so much farthe...
When the northern lights put on a strong display even a full moon can't outshine them.(Image credit: Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld via Getty Images) To maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights: Check the aurora forecast:You can stay up to date with significant aurora alerts and geo...
Throughout the year, the lagoon releases icebergs from a nearby glacial tongue, each embarking on a solemn march towards the ocean. Their final act, a dramatic dance upon the waves, ends on the shores of Diamond Beach. This spectacle, where icebergs lay strewn across the dark sands, ...