Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.

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How to See the Northern Lights on Wednesday

A geomagnetic storm that made the aurora borealis visible farther south than normal is expected to continue for another night. But clouds may obscure your view.

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How to Capture the Northern Lights With Just Your Smartphone

Modern cellphone cameras make it easy to capture the famously fickle Aurora Borealis.

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Northern Lights Dazzle U.S. Skies as Far South as Alabama

The night skies across the United States lit up as fast-moving charged particles from the sun slammed into the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Northern Lights Forecast: How to See the Aurora Across the US on Thursday

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to push the often-magical light display farther south than usual.

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In Canada, a New Play Celebrates Indigenous Storytelling of the Northern Lights

The aurora borealis draws thousands of visitors to the Far North each year. A new play tells the lights’ tales from the perspective of Indigenous creators.

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Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of U.S.

A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.

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What Happened to the Northern Lights?

A geomagnetic storm that was forecast to produce streaks of colorful light across much of the country was weaker than expected.

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Northern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as Alabama

Streaks of colorful light could paint the sky over a large portion of the country on Sunday night into Monday morning amid a severe geomagnetic storm.

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Santa Lives in Rovaniemi, Finland. Some of His Neighbors Are Not Thrilled.

A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.”

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