The name “aurora borealis” was coined in 1619 A.D. by Italian astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei. The term “aurora” refers to Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn, and “Borealis ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Every second, phenomena known as "auroral electrojets" that stem from solar activity push ...

The curved viewing line for the aurora borealis stretches to the southernmost point of North Dakota. Those unable to catch a look at the northern lights Monday night should try again Tuesday ...

AURORA, Colo. — Police in Aurora are investigating a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning that resulted in the passenger’s death after he was ejected during the crash. It happened just before 3 a ...

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, will be visible in the UK tonight, and it's an event you won't want to miss. The UK's Met Office has confirmed that the natural spectacle will be ...

This graphic shows the 30-minute aurora forecast probability. (FOX Weather) Because of the geomagnetic storm, the SWPC said the Northern Lights may be visible farther south than usual on Thursday ...

Some states along the Canadian border may be able to see aurora borealis on Thursday, as high-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface could impact the Earth’s magnetic field, according to ...

Aurora Borealis, Latin for "northern dawn”, forms when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's upper atmosphere at incredible speeds — up to 45 million mph. The planet's magnetic ...

The Met Office has issued a rare aurora forecast as a solar storm is set to make the Aurora Borealis visible in UK skies. Meteorologists are predicting that strong solar winds have upped the ...