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Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
According to scientists, March is the best month to see auroras due to heightened geomagnetic activity. We explore why this is the case and what we can expect this month.
Where and when to see the northern lights in 2024
Our northern lights 2024 guide tells you where and when to see aurora borealis throughout Europe and North America.
ISS astronauts witness 'spectacular' auroras from space (photos)
ISS astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli caught some stunning auroras on camera on Feb. 15. From orbit, she shared with Space.com what it's like to watch the Earth changing below, every day.
I put Abisko's 'cloud-busting weapon' to the test during a Sweden northern lights adventure and was not disappointed
High in the Arctic Circle lies Abisko National Park, Sweden. The unique microclimate of the region means clear skies are more likely which is great news for those wishing to see the northern lights.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see them
Reference Discover everything there is to know about the northern lights, including how they form, where they can be seen and what causes their colors.
Watch extremely rare 'aurora curls' ripple through the northern lights (video)
Watch the moment astrophotographer Jeff Dai captures Earth's magnetosphere 'ringing like a bell' during a dramatic northern lights display.
Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US
The sun's magnetic field could soon slam into Earth's, triggering stunning light displays.
NASA satellite sees an aurora in infrared light (image)
Generally, photos of auroras capture bright, colorful bands dancing across the night sky, but a new satellite view captures the spectacular glow of an aurora in a new light.
