When we think of light pollution we imagine the glow of city and yard lights blotting out the stars. Overuse of poorly-shielded electric lighting is far and away the chief reason so few of us get to ...

An aurora viewed from the space station in January 2025. NASA Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been treated to another spectacular light show in the form of an aurora ...

As we near solar maximum — a period of heightened solar activity within the sun's 11-year solar cycle — the question on everyone's lips is "Where should I go to see the northern lights"? The northern ...

One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy breathtaking aurora from some 250 miles above Earth. The space station’s X ...

If you've ever dreamed of witnessing the Northern Lights, 2026 is your golden opportunity. The sun's 11-year cycle, known as the solar cycle, is reaching its peak—an event that significantly enhances ...

Light green and violet-reddish auroras glow in the night sky in the Oder-Spree district of East Brandenburg. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Seeing the Northern Lights in the sky is a bucket ...

See Photos of the Northern Lights That Dazzled the U.S. A severe geomagnetic storm brought spectacular auroras to much of the ...

Auroras are flaring more often this year as the sun reaches its peak cycle. The result is brighter, more frequent displays across the far north, sometimes even dipping into regions that rarely see ...

At Finland’s Kakslauttanen Resort, you don’t even need to get out of bed to catch the northern lights. Gaze up through your glass-domed igloo, and you’ll drift off to sleep as emerald green, fuchsia ...