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.

This weekend will be a treat for skywatchers, as potential aurora displays could become visible across parts of North America ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

As spring approaches, Earth slips into one of the most aurora-friendly positions of the year. Here's everything you need to ...

According to the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the best places to see the aurora borealis are ...

The UK's night skies were transformed into a breathtaking canvas of green and pink on Monday evening, as the aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, put on a spectacular display. This ...

The Northern Lights are putting on a show for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delivering a beautiful display of light across several U.S. states. Here's how to watch the aurora borealis this week.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska’s largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, ...