One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy ...

What causes the northern lights? Why do we see it so often in Ireland now? How can we best capture it on our cameras? Jenny ...

Aurora borealis tourism has since gone on to become ... Although farther south, Alberta’s Elk Island National Park and Jasper National Park are both designated dark sky reserves.

Good morning from Mount Desert Island, where the aurora borealis showed up in absolutely spectacular fashion last night. I’ve ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.

The colorful Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, appear when electrically charged particles from the sun interact with molecules in Earth's atmosphere. Northern Lights may appear unusually far ...