Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face ...

Americans in more than a dozen northern U.S. states may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights Sunday evening, as ...

A fresh blast of solar wind is set to enhance aurora activity just in time for Valentine's Day. If conditions are right, the ...

The SWPC's forecast indicates that aurora borealis could be visible as far south as central Wisconsin. Monday's forecast has a Kp index of four. For indexes in this range, the lights will likely ...

Several states across the northern U.S. have an opportunity to see aurora borealis on Monday, while some radio blackouts are ...

The northern lights may be visible in portions of Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday nights, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The SWPC's forecast indicates that aurora borealis ...

Despite a rainy start to the day, the northern lights may dazzle across the night sky in Wisconsin on Monday, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The SWPC's forecast indicates ...

Northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are caused by magnetic storms triggered by solar activity, like solar flares (explosions on the sun) or coronal mass ejections (ejected gas bubbles).

Timing, location, and even a bit of luck play a big role in witnessing the aurora borealis, but with solar activity reaching its peak this year, there's no better time to plan your trip.

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.

but that's the peculiar magic of chasing the Northern Lights aboard Hurtigruten's MS Midnatsol. Tom Kerss, the cruise line's Chief Aurora Chaser, has a way of making deep space feel surprisingly ...