Here we explain why March is one of the best months of the year to see the northern lights — and how the spring equinox boosts aurora activity.

Friday the 13th may have a reputation for bad luck, but the sky’s about to give us something so much more magical!

NOAA is forecasting a G1-class geomagnetic storm on Friday, March 13, through Saturday, March 14, with the aurora borealis ...

The spring equinox and the sun's solar cycle could bring views of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, this March.

Many people who don’t believe one conspiracy theory about that station—known as the High-frequency Active Auroral Research ...

After a spectacular run, the aurora borealis is taking its final bow.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. In the past two ...

The northern lights are expected to light up the night sky across parts of the United States tonight, March 9, 2026. The ...

If you live in the northern US, be sure to check the sky tonight (March 6, 2026) because the Northern Lights may be on ...

The Northern Lights are a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that many people dream of witnessing. Due to a high-speed solar wind, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a ...

NOAA is forecasting a G1-class geomagnetic storm on Thursday, March. 5, through Friday, March 6, with the aurora borealis possible from northern U.S. states and Canada.

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G1 geomagnetic storm watch due to a high-speed solar wind, which could ...

Provided the skies are clear, residents of Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine have the best chance of seeing the light display ...