The northern lights are expected to grace the skies of some northern states in the wake of a coronal mass ejection from the sun.

Until that happens, I'll leave the chasing to everyone else and go do some more creative Milky Way photography. The post How I learned to love the Northern Lights appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

This Milky Way photographer has had many shots “ruined” by equally beautiful lights. Here are some of the best aurora images he's captured.

A photographer captured the stunning spectacle of the Milky Way and the aurora borealis in timelapse footage shot at Yosemite National Park on May 30 and 31. Shreenivasan Manievannan told Storyful ...

It also boasts clear views of the Milky Way galaxy. Due to its high altitude, dark skies and lack of light pollution, Mauna Kea, Hawaii, came in fourth on Planet Cruise’s list.

Iceland is located roughly 65 degrees north, making the country an excellent option for those trying to see the northern lights. They can be viewed in several locations, such as Thingvellir ...

What causes the northern lights? The northern lights are caused by the interaction between the magnetic fields of the Sun and Earth. Dr Geoff Vasil, who studies the Sun’s workings at the University of ...

Iceland is a dream destination for aurora hunters. Somewhere between a hot spring swim and guided glacier hike, you'll witness the sky dance in shades of green, purple, pink and red. But with so many ...

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.

In August, over a calm Michigan lake, Karl Duesterhaus, 34, of Chicago, was treated to an unusual phenomenon: the northern lights, which appeared as hazy colors in a brighter-than-usual night sky.

There’s no better time to capture magnificent aurora images. NASA even chose one of Levi’s works at its Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA posted this panorama created by Roi Levi in September 2024, ...

I captured the Milky Way arch with Orion, the Aurora (a first for me), the Zodiacal light, and the Perseid meteors. As if that wasn’t enough, the sky gifted me with one of the most stunning ...