According to NOAA and NASA, the colors depend on the type of gas molecules being excited by the solar particles and the altitude at which the interaction occurs. Different gases and altitudes produce ...

Michigan's Upper Peninsula could see the northern lights Monday night, Sept. 15, forecasters say. Here's what to know.

More than a dozen states in the northern part of the contiguous U.S. have a chance to see the northern lights. About 15 states could catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis on Aug. 9, according to the ...

A geomagnetic storm watch was issued this week, and the northern lights view line is forecasted to reach some of the northern and upper Midwest areas of the U.S. from New York to Idaho. The ...

A minor geomagnetic storm means the northern lights might make another appearance over the weekend in 15 states, including ...

Northern lights may be visible "as low as Pennsylvania" on Labor Day, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The chance to see the northern lights returns to the Pacific Northwest Monday night into Tuesday for some. The unpredictable nature of the aurora borealis returns brings the ...

The sun unleashed a strong X2 solar flare on Sunday; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an alert stating radio blackouts can occur, indicating a slight chance for additional ...