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Sun 'hole' expected to produce intense auroras tonight, potentially visible from 15 US states
By Patrick Pester published
A coronal hole in the sun could result in visible auroras over about 15 U.S. states tonight (June 25), with the Space Weather Prediction Center expecting a moderate geomagnetic storm.

Lights on Mars! NASA rover photographs visible auroras on Red Planet for the first time
By Harry Baker published
NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured a photo of green auroras shining in the Martian sky for the first time. The alien light show, previously assumed to be impossible, could be visible to future astronauts.

Northern lights ignite night sky after rare double solar eruption
By Patrick Pester published
Solar eruptions created a northern lights display in North America and Europe overnight, with more auroras expected through Thursday.

James Webb telescope captures auroras on Neptune for first time ever
By Skyler Ware published
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully detected auroras on Neptune for the first time ever, finishing a job that NASA's Voyager 2 probe began decades ago.

Auroras possible in a dozen US states tonight as 'coronal hole' unleashes particle storm on Earth
By Skyler Ware last updated
Auroras are possible over the U.S. tonight (March 25) as a "moderate" geomagnetic storm hits Earth.

Powerful 'equinox auroras' may arrive soon: Why changing seasons can bring the best northern lights
By Jamie Carter published
Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of geomagnetic disturbances.

Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras
By Tereza Pultarova published
We know very little about some parts of Earth's atmosphere.

How to photograph the northern lights
By Kate Goldbaum last updated
Auroras can generate some truly spectacular images, but what's the best way to photograph the northern lights?
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