Aurora - Wikipedia
An aurora[a] (pl. aurorae or auroras) [b] is a natural light display in Earth 's sky, predominantly observed in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. The terms northern lights (aurora borealis) …
Aurora - 30 Minute Forecast | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction …
This is a short-term forecast of the location and intensity of the aurora. This product is based on the OVATION model and provides a 30 to 90 minute forecast of the location and intensity of the aurora. …
Forms of aurora: Arcs, curtains, corona and more - EarthSky
3 days ago · The aurora – or northern and southern lights – can take many shapes. And as you watch, the lights dance and flicker, morphing from a diffuse glow to rays that shoot up from the horizon to ...
Northern lights: How and when to see them, locations, dates
Feb 20, 2024 · The northern lights are caused by plasma from the Sun colliding with the Earth's atmosphere. Here's your guide to seeing the aurora in the night sky.
Aurora lights could be visible across northern U.S. Tuesday
Dec 8, 2025 · A strong geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center could make the aurora borealis visible overnight into Tuesday, potentially reaching as far south as the …
More Than 20 States Could See Northern Lights | Weather.com
Dec 8, 2025 · Aurora Alert! Nearly Two Dozen States Could See Northern Lights A strong geomagnetic storm could push the northern lights much farther south than usual, putting on a celestial show for …
Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9 | Space
Dec 8, 2025 · Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US states (and maybe more) overnight Dec. 9-10. We've listed the best places to see them.
Aurora borealis forecast tonight: Northern lights visible in these 15 ...
Dec 9, 2025 · The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, may be visible in more than a dozen U.S. states Tuesday, December 9, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Where and When You Could See the Northern Lights This Week
Dec 8, 2025 · The aurora could be visible in more than a dozen U.S. states on Monday and Tuesday, according to forecasts.
How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? | HowStuffWorks
Sep 11, 2023 · The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, have been a source of wonder for centuries. These mesmerizing light displays, dancing across the night sky, have inspired countless …