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.
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.
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.
Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun’s recent activity tells us
2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights?
Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (and maybe more) tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth.
Northern lights may be visible in 15 states tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth's magnetic field.
Northern lights may be visible in 14 states tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind is set to spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
‘Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras’: ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."