The peak of the current solar cycle is ongoing, bringing spectacular views of the northern lights to several U.S. states.

NOAA projected Sunday’s northern lights will have a Kp index of five—on a scale of nine—which means the aurora borealis moves further away from the poles and will “become brighter” and ...

Auroral activity is best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time while at a high vantage point away from light pollution, ...

In the early 17th century, the Italian astronomer Galileo gave them the name aurora borealis, from the Roman ... below like as we normally experience. Saturn and Jupiter have beautiful auroras ...

Venus and Saturn have been getting closer (from our ... sight across U.S. See photos of northern lights in Florida as aurora borealis visible in night sky Well, that was fun!

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 aurora borealis (or northern lights) can be an almost eerie sight: Picture emerald green swirls coloring the otherwise darkened sky. But scientists have a boring explanation for this ...

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.

This event may make the aurora borealis visible across several northern states in the US, Canada, and Alaska. To watch, find a spot with a clear view of the northern horizon, away from city lights.