Northern Lights, Aurora forecast
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A powerful X1.8-class solar flare erupted from the Sun earlier this week, releasing a barrage of charged particles toward Earth. When the storm hit our atmosphere, it created spectacular aurora displays across the Prairies and northern U.S., including right over Winnipeg, where the night sky lit up in waves of green, purple and pink.
Part of Idaho might be able to see the northern lights tonight (Thursday, Nov. 6).
Seen for the first time from the ground, the polar rain aurora produced an eerie green glow captured on camera in Norway. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A remarkably smooth and ...
Aurora Australis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station. Among the views of Earth afforded crew members aboard the ISS, surely one of the most spectacular is of the aurora. These ever ...
A pioneering dawn observation in Sweden has revealed that blue auroras occur far higher in Earth’s atmosphere than previously believed.
Mainland Southern Australia: Areas in Victoria, southern New South Wales, and South Australia can also witness the aurora, provided you find a location with minimal light pollution. To maximize your experience, aim to be at a dark location away from city lights, ideally around midnight (10 PM to 2 AM local time) when visibility peaks.