1 month until a ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins
The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.
Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Jan. 16-17
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York tonight as an incoming stream of speedy solar wind sets the stage for some potentially dazzling northern lights.
Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland’s legendary ‘fox fires’ (photos)
A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.
Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.
I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless
From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states Jan. 2-3
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.
Santa’s sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25
Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.
Northern lights chances rise for Christmas as space weather remains unsettled
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.
Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Dec. 23-24
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.