While the science behind the cause of the northern lights is complex, the actual phenomena in action is hailed as one of nature's most beautiful moments. For better or for worse, humanity prefers to ...

Iowans were treated to mesmerizing colors from the aurora borealis, or Northern lights, in the sky Tuesday night. This is because of a severe geomagnetic storm triggered by solar flares. The lights ...

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The Aurora Borealis will be visible across most of the US and Canada on November 12. Here's how to get the perfect picture using your iPhone. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is ...

A solar eclipse is one of the most amazing phenomena people can see from Earth, and many Americans will be able to view one as it traverses parts of the United States on April 8. The moon slowly ...