The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Want to see the northern lights in 2025? You're in luck–it's going to be a very good year. Pictured here: the wild Skagsanden beach in the Lofoten Islands of Norway. The northern lights ...

A portion of the northern U.S. may have a chance to see the northern lights on Saturday night, the latest opportunity to view the phenomenon as activity on the sun’s surface reaches a “solar ...

Our aurora forecast live blog tells you everything you need to know about upcoming geomagnetic activity and the likelihood of seeing the northern lights depending on your location. We will also ...

One of the most impressive wonders of the natural world, the Northern Lights are on many people’s bucket lists as a must-see natural event. Alongside sights such as the Grand Canyon or Victoria ...

Hasan Akbas /Anadolu via Getty Colorful cosmos, oh my! Another round of northern lights are expected to take place this November, dazzling the night sky just weeks after the National Oceanic and ...

The sun, and the intense magnetic activity it generates that causes the northern lights, waxes and wanes on an 11-year-long solar cycle that is at its maximum. Because NASA anticipates the solar ...

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From all across the US, CNET staffers shared these glimmering aurora views, so you can bask in the glow of the northern lights, too. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...