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  • 10 Best European Destinations to Witness the Northern Lights

    10 Best European Destinations to Witness the Northern Lights

    Discover the 10 best European destinations to see the northern lights. From Tromsø to Iceland, plan your ultimate aurora adventure this winter.

  • Northern Lights Incoming: Aurora borealis to dance across skies tonight – Here’s where to see them

    Northern Lights Incoming: Aurora borealis to dance across skies tonight – Here’s where to see them

    According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a large coronal hole on the sun is releasing a powerful stream of solar wind towards Earth.

  • Intense solar storm headed towards Earth, blackouts and auroras expected – NASA alerts

    Intense solar storm headed towards Earth, blackouts and auroras expected – NASA alerts

    The X2.7-class solar flare — the most intense in 2025 so far — erupted from the Sun’s most active region. This sunspot zone, now fully facing Earth, has raised concerns about further solar disturbances.

  • Rare double solar eruption to bring spectacular Northern Lights tonight – where and how to see them

    Rare double solar eruption to bring spectacular Northern Lights tonight – where and how to see them

    Last weekend, the sun released two separate eruptions, each hurling a coronal mass ejection (CME) towards Earth.

  • NASA’s oldest astronaut, Don Pettit to return on his 70th birthday after 220 days in space

    NASA’s oldest astronaut, Don Pettit to return on his 70th birthday after 220 days in space

    Floating aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut Don Pettit has spent 220 days in orbit this time. This brings his total to 590 days across his long career.

  • International space station spins 180 degrees for Russian spacecraft docking, watch video here

    International space station spins 180 degrees for Russian spacecraft docking, watch video here

    The ISS rotated 180 degrees and flew backwards in space. The unusual turn helped with docking the Russian Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.

  • Why 2025 is going to be the best year to witness the mesmerising aurora borealis

    Why 2025 is going to be the best year to witness the mesmerising aurora borealis

    Get ready for a spectacular display of northern and southern lights in 2025, driven by heightened solar activity and the solar maximum, making it a perfect year for skywatchers and aurora enthusiasts.

  • Mysterious patches in Northern Lights: What's happening in Earth's upper atmosphere

    Mysterious patches in Northern Lights: What's happening in Earth's upper atmosphere

    Scientists believe the glow could be the result of unique chemical changes triggered by the energy from the auroras.

  • Scientists finally solve the mystery of a strange whitish-grey patch spotted in the northern lights

    Scientists finally solve the mystery of a strange whitish-grey patch spotted in the northern lights

    Scientists uncover the origin of a mysterious whitish-grey patch accompanying the northern lights.

  • 'Time to explore auroras deeply': NASA to send rockets directly into flickering Northern Lights – here's why

    'Time to explore auroras deeply': NASA to send rockets directly into flickering Northern Lights – here's why

    Rockets will launch this week from Alaska, offering a closer look at these mesmerising phenomena.

  • Aurora alert: Upcoming solar storm to illuminate skies with stunning northern lights; here's how to catch them

    Aurora alert: Upcoming solar storm to illuminate skies with stunning northern lights; here's how to catch them

    Aurora chasers are on high alert as a minor geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth soon, potentially triggering spectacular northern lights displays in the northern hemisphere.

  • Aurora alert by NASA: Strong solar geomagnetic storm to bring spectacular northern lights on New Year's Eve; how to watch it

    Aurora alert by NASA: Strong solar geomagnetic storm to bring spectacular northern lights on New Year's Eve; how to watch it

    Ring in the New Year with a breathtaking display of the northern lights! A G3 geomagnetic storm is expected to light up the skies on December 31.

  • Christmas northern lights 2024: Where and how to watch the mesmerising aurora borealis

    Christmas northern lights 2024: Where and how to watch the mesmerising aurora borealis

    A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Christmas Day, potentially bringing a spectacular aurora borealis display to the skies, making for a magical holiday evening.

  • A severe solar storm to hit Earth today, bringing dazzling auroras; know where they will be visible

    A severe solar storm to hit Earth today, bringing dazzling auroras; know where they will be visible

    A severe G4-class geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth on October 10, triggered by a coronal mass ejection from a powerful solar flare. NOAA warns of disruptions to power grids, satellites, and GPS navigation.

  • Earth set to witness comet, solar eclipse, aurora, and mini moon this week: how to watch

    Earth set to witness comet, solar eclipse, aurora, and mini moon this week: how to watch

    The night sky may seem vast and unchanging, but every now and then, it delivers a series of cosmic events all at once. This coming week, stargazers and skywatchers will be treated to a spectacular array of celestial phenomena.

  • Aurora Alert! Get ready for a dazzling northern lights show this September; find out when to watch it

    Aurora Alert! Get ready for a dazzling northern lights show this September; find out when to watch it

    Scientists are forecasting stronger-than-usual geomagnetic storms during this period, largely due to the Russell-McPherron Effect.

  • NASA astronaut aboard ISS shares timelapse of the Moon setting behind Earth amidst colourful auroras, watch video here

    NASA astronaut aboard ISS shares timelapse of the Moon setting behind Earth amidst colourful auroras, watch video here

    NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a timelapse video from the ISS, showing the Moon setting against a backdrop of vibrant red and green auroras.

  • Massive solar storm hits Earth, causing disruptions to communications, satellites: Is a complete blackout expected?

    Massive solar storm hits Earth, causing disruptions to communications, satellites: Is a complete blackout expected?

    Earth was struck by a massive solar storm on Monday. While this storm brings a spectacular display of colourful auroras or Northern Lights, it’s also causing disruptions in communications, satellite operations, and putting stress on power grids.

  • You might have to leave your city during The Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend, know what NASA says

    You might have to leave your city during The Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend, know what NASA says

    The Perseid meteor shower is almost here, offering a dazzling display of "shooting stars" for sky watchers. But you might have to leave your city to make the most of this celestial event, here's what you need to know.

  • Updates On Northern Lights: These 10 US states can witness the Aurora

    Updates On Northern Lights: These 10 US states can witness the Aurora

    10 of the US states will witness the Northern Lights (Aurora) as the recent surge in solar activity has upped the odds of witnessing this phenomenon in other states of US.

  • Northern lights illuminate the sky in rare appearance across several countries

    Northern lights illuminate the sky in rare appearance across several countries

    The Northern lights put up a dazzling display over parts of Europe, North America and Australasia on Friday. They were triggered by the most powerful solar storm to strike the earth in over two decades.

  • Northern lights illuminate the sky over UK and Europe. Stunning pics on social media

    Northern lights illuminate the sky over UK and Europe. Stunning pics on social media

    The northern lights put up a dazzling display over UK and parts of Europe, painting the sky in shades of iridescent pink, blue, purple and green.

  • 6 places, in India & abroad, for the best views of the Northern Lights & Southern Lights

    6 places, in India & abroad, for the best views of the Northern Lights & Southern Lights

    The surreal natural phenomenon is magical and worth the effort to travel.

  • In Pics | CME clouds to collide with Earth and cause solar storm

    In Pics | CME clouds to collide with Earth and cause solar storm

    Solar storms propel streams of electrically charged particles, as well as magnetic fields, towards Earth at incredibly high speeds, often exceeding millions of miles per hour.

  • In Pics: A look at what Auroras are and how they form

    In Pics: A look at what Auroras are and how they form

    What are auroras, and why do they come in different shapes and colours? Here's all you need to know.

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