Aurora
Articles and guides on the phenomenon known as aurora
Webb detects aurora on Neptune
Should you go on an aurora cruise?
Photographer captures stunning image of the Northern Lights over the US Capitol
October 2024 aurora from space
Aurora | Images of spectacular October 2024 display
Aurora: the science of the Northern Lights, and how to see them
A guide to the aurora borealis: what it is, what causes its green and pink glow, and the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
Solar storm erupts on Mars: aurora and radiation would have hit astronauts with the power of 30 chest x-rays
That sunspot that caused the 10 May aurora display? It's back, firing off strong solar flares and is not alone
We could be in for another weekend of aurora activity as the same sunspot region releases another strong flare.
Northern Lights from space
The May 2024 Northern Lights aurora display was captured stretching across the USA from space by a NASA Earth-orbiting satellite.
Aurora and the solar maximum - why now is such a good time to see the Northern Lights
On Friday night the sky danced, and we'll be talking about it for years to come. The great aurora of 10 May 2024
Northern Lights alert! Here's how you can see the aurora borealis from your location in the UK
Everything you need to know about seeing the aurora in the UK from northern lights hotspots such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Bands, rays and arcs of green and purple. This is what causes the different shapes and colours of the aurora
The shifting face of Earth’s cosmic light show is miraculous to see. Melanie Windridge explains the science behind the aurora.
Want to see the Northern Lights tonight? Here are 6 ways to successfully predict an aurora display
Top tips an online resources for taking the guesswork out of catching the amazing natural spectacle.
A brief history of aurora science
Paul Sutherland tracks the study of the phenomenon known as the aurora.
Image processing | How to create an aurora panorama
Take your aurora astrophotography to the next level by creating a beautiful panorama showing off its colourful wisps.
Capture the colours, swirls and wisps of the Northern Lights with our guide on how to photograph the aurora
Want to take impressive aurora photographs? Even beginners can successfully capture the Northern Lights with these simple tips.
What causes the aurora?
The aurorae are as beautiful as they are mysterious. What do we know about the creation of these ever-changing light shows?
Bepi Colombo spacecraft sees electron rain generate x-ray aurora on Mercury
Interactions between solar wind and Mercury revealed during Bepi Colombo's close flyby.
What it's like seeing the aurora for the first time
What's it like seeing the Northern Lights? The Sky at Night's Maggie Aderin-Pocock describes her experience.
Finding poetry in the Northern Lights
Aurora in art and literature. A look at the verses that captured the sky-spectacle down the ages.
Aurora alert on 13 March leads to stunning UK Northern Lights display
Aurora chasers in the UK were treated to a wonderful display on 13 March 2022.
What's behind increased aurora displays in the UK?
Increased solar activity has seen more displays of the Northern Lights further south.
Gallery | Aurora
Images of the Northern Lights are a sight to behold, but what causes the aurora? Discover the science and beautiful images of Earth's spectacular light show.