Auroras

An aurora (PL: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as polar lights, northern lights, or southern lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic).

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Auroras a "visual warning" of the damaging power of space shocks—study

See Ten Awe-Inspiring Images From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest. Auroras, nebulas and stars take the spotlight in this space-themed competition, alongside shots of our own sun and moon.

The sun is entering solar maximum. Expect auroras, and more

Auroras Are on the Horizon, and Bird Flu Is on the Menu

Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras

How auroras on Earth, Saturn and Jupiter could help forecast risky space weather

Auroras could paint Earth's skies again in early June. Here are the key nights to watch for.

The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

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NASA Mars imagery captures auroras covering planet

How ancient texts can shed light on auroras

A 'weird dent' in Earth's magnetic field is causing problems with auroras in the Southern Hemisphere

ISS astronauts witness 'spectacular' auroras from space (photos)

Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US

This Nearby Brown Dwarf May Have Auroras--And a Moon, Too

A Solo Brown Dwarf Found With Auroras

The Sun Just Blasted its Strongest Flare in 6 Years. Get Ready for Auroras

Strange And Beautiful Auroras May Glow on Planets Orbiting Pulsars

Auroras this weekend follow the strongest solar flare in years