Aurora lights: The science behind the dazzling nighttime spectacle
The northern and southern lights have been treating sky watchers to spectacular shows. But what causes the colors, and why shouldn't you whistle at the aurora?...
The northern and southern lights have been treating sky watchers to spectacular shows. But what causes the colors, and why shouldn't you whistle at the aurora?...
A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox....
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas....
From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025....
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions....
π Key Facts β A bevy of comets were skywatching highlights in 2025. β A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse occurred as a major ...
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