Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights

A fresh blast of solar wind is set to enhance aurora activity just in time for Valentine's Day. If conditions are right, the ...
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 sun is reaching a solar maximum. Here's what that could mean for Iowa and our chances to see the aurora borealis, known ...
As Dr. Renate Mauland-Hus explains, the solar maximum will continue until mid-2025. This phase will see increased aurora activity with a predicted peak in July 2025. Even after solar maximum, auroras ...
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.
The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...