The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are one of nature's most spectacular displays. Auroras occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's upper atmosphere.

"Think of it like opposite polarity magnets that attract." Most places in the US won't have an opportunity to see the aurora borealis, but people in the most northern regions (especially Alaska ...

The forecast for the aurora borealis Sunday night has a Kp index of five on a scale of nine, meaning there will be increased auroral activity that “can be quite pleasing to look at.” ...

Photos of the aurora borealis can be misleading, but it's still worth seeing. I saw the northern lights glowing in the California skies last weekend — but just barely. I couldn't miss the ...

The SWPC's aurora forecast indicates the lights could be seen as far south as central Wisconsin on May 17. The entire state has a chance of catching them on May 18. The aurora forecast for May 17 ...