Aurora Borealis The Science Behind Canada's Northern Lights

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing. The northern lights are a truly remarkable spectacle, with curtains of ...
Nature is a master artist, painting the skies, waters, and landscapes with mesmerising hues. From celestial wonders to ...
Some Americans may get a special treat during the Valentine’s Day weekend if the northern lights illuminate the night sky with a hint of romance. While it’s possible this could happen, space ...
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, occur when energetic particles from the sun—released through processes like solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—collide with Earth’s atmosphere.
The result? Those kaleidoscopic sky streaks travelers circle the globe to see. Colors of the aurora borealis, and the southern counterpart, aurora australis, run the gamut. The hue depends on ...
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.