When is the best time of year to see the northern lights? The aurora borealis are potentially visible under dark skies from late August to mid-April preferably under a clear, cloudless sky. While they occur year round they are weaker than sunlight and therefore sightings aren’t possible from...
Thousands of Australians lined the beaches looking towards the horizon on Sunday night hoping for a second show, only to be disappointed. Official space weather and aurora forecasts provide a wide range of possibilities that must be communicated with the appropriate nuance. The most reliable sources...
I'm currently thinking of February up at Sweden's ice hotel, but since the whole point of the trip is so that my wife can see the Aurora, I want to pick a location that affords the best chances to see one. Edit: Just adding a link so you can see realtime aurora activity...
It’s possible the northern lights will be visible well south of the predicted view line, as occurred in May. If it’s clear where you are, you can head outside to check the sky when it’s fully dark (city lights may, as always, obscure any view of the aurora that...
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
In December 2019, the sun started the next cycle of increased activity, which will last until 2030. The magnetic force field around our planet deflects the majority of the high-energy radiation from the sun. The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) will be visible further south than usual as ev...
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights? The northern lights are typically most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. EDT. What states will be able to see the Northern Lights? According toNOAA, the following states will be able to see the lights on this week: Alaska, Washingt...
The image is more representative of what you see at the eyepiece, with somewhat more detail visible to the eye. These active sunspots have been the source of strong flares including at least one X class flare. The resulting CME’s have sparked displays of aurora over the last few days. ...
The image is more representative of what you see at the eyepiece, with somewhat more detail visible to the eye. These active sunspots have been the source of strong flares including at least one X class flare. The resulting CME’s have sparked displays of aurora over the last few days. ...
Kicking off 2024, we'll see the Full Wolf Moon on Thursday, January 25th 2024. Carter writes that the Wolf Moon is "one of the highest-hanging of the year" and will be visible at 12:54 p.m. EST. Why is it called the Full Wolf Moon? The Old Farmers Almanac writes: ...