On the night of May 10, 2024, people across Canada and the United States looked up to witness one of the best displays of the Aurora Borealis in more than 20 years. Reports stated that the geomagnetic storm responsible for the event was the strongest ...
Icelandis renowned as one of the prime locations in the world to observe the Aurora Borealis, with September through March being the peak season for Northern Lights viewing. As the lights can appear at any time, it is relatively easy to view them as there are numerous dark locations across ...
The aurora borealis is the result of a “strong” geomagnetic storm (G3), that ranks 3 out of 5 on NOAA’s severity scale. However, that forecast could change. If stronger than expected, a G4 solar storm (4 out of 5 on NOAA’s scale) would make the aurora ...
As an amateur astronomer, two of the most frequently questions I’m asked are “When is the best time to see the aurora borealis and where is the best place?” In terms of place, two locations comes to mind: Churchill, Manitoba and Tromso, Norway. But until such time as the transporter...
The perfect time to hunt for the northern lights isbetween February, the end of winter and March, springs solsticefrom 6pm to 1am. Where should you go to enjoy the show? We’ve prepared a list of places were you’ll find the best aurora borealis around the world, so stop dreaming,pack...
Light green and slightly reddish auroras glow in the night sky in East Brandenburg, Germany, on May 10, 2024. The northern lights (aurora borealis) are produced by a cloud of electrically charged particles from a solar storm in the earth's atmosphere.Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty ...
When to see the aurora borealis in Scotland The northern lights don’t show up regularly in Scotland, however much we wish they did. Timing is everything, although nothing is guaranteed when it comes to natural phenomena like this. You are more likely to see the northern lights in Scotland...
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
Long exposure photographs can capture the ISS appearing to streak across the night sky. This photograph taken in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada shows the ISS making a bright pass, along with the aurora borealis. (Image credit: Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images via Getty Images) The ISS makes ...
Here’s what to know: Where and when are the northern lights visible? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a geomagnetic storm watch that is in effect through August 1, which means there are multiple chances to see the aurora borealis, or northern li...