Aurora borealis
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![Green light of Aurora Borealis mirrored in water lit by moon, Skagsanden beach, Flakstad, Lofoten Islands, Norway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RFDenVaYTV6Mneq4k4V32d-320-80.jpg)
Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
According to scientists, March is the best month to see auroras due to heightened geomagnetic activity. We explore why this is the case and what we can expect this month.
![northern lights appear as dancing ribbons of green in the sky above a snowy mountain top.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oSbdgWMsQqzQX2MEEUP8hd-320-80.jpg)
Where and when to see the northern lights in 2024
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Our northern lights 2024 guide tells you where and when to see aurora borealis throughout Europe and North America.
![an aurora reaching into space from earth. a robot arm and a module are in the front, in shadow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AdgjzREnaFpG6QciYDLRPZ-320-80.jpg)
ISS astronauts witness 'spectacular' auroras from space (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
ISS astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli caught some stunning auroras on camera on Feb. 15. From orbit, she shared with Space.com what it's like to watch the Earth changing below, every day.
![northern lights appear through the clouds above Abisko, Sweden.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BXUm4a9VWbUGKtSrYvhgAe-320-80.jpg)
I put Abisko's 'cloud-busting weapon' to the test during a Sweden northern lights adventure and was not disappointed
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
High in the Arctic Circle lies Abisko National Park, Sweden. The unique microclimate of the region means clear skies are more likely which is great news for those wishing to see the northern lights.
![Northern lights (aurora borealis) in Iceland](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k6okX2VVUg4qWoyxuNLsf7-320-80.jpg)
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see them
By Stefanie Waldek, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover everything there is to know about the northern lights, including how they form, where they can be seen and what causes their colors.
![ripples of green waves in the northern lights which appear as a band of green ribbon across the star studded sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/msJZyEnMiT8TRzupcuqLtf-320-80.jpg)
Watch extremely rare 'aurora curls' ripple through the northern lights (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the moment astrophotographer Jeff Dai captures Earth's magnetosphere 'ringing like a bell' during a dramatic northern lights display.
![A solar eruption was observed radiating from the sun Jan. 20 and is expected to trigger auroral displays across the northern and Midwest U.S. on Monday.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oVtoxJZxxHkabeJFWr9dRn-320-80.jpg)
Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US
By Kiley Price published
The sun's magnetic field could soon slam into Earth's, triggering stunning light displays.
![A black and white view of an aurora in the sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/apoEVXfPzLZJdmixGwr8kW-320-80.jpg)
NASA satellite sees an aurora in infrared light (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Generally, photos of auroras capture bright, colorful bands dancing across the night sky, but a new satellite view captures the spectacular glow of an aurora in a new light.
![Mountains with background of northern lights and water below.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqpKLkqDyQFY2rsa8pwHnL-320-80.jpg)
Aurora hunting: What it's like to chase the northern lights along Norway's dramatic coastline
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
If you want to experience the northern lights there is no better way than with an incredible group of like-minded people aboard the Hurtigruten Coastal Express.
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