Since May this year, the aurora borealis (northern lights), has at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media has been alive with images of the skies glowing with green,

NOAA forecast a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Thursday, meaning the northern lights will be seen further south from the North Pole and be “quite pleasing to look at” for those in the right area. Auroral activity will likely remain calm on ...

Geomagnetic storm conditions are expected on Saturday night, likely pulling the northern lights further south below the Canadian border, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (Here’s an updated forecast for Sunday night.)

Did you know most auroras are only seen in places above 60 degrees latitude? This natural wonder, known as the Aurora Borealis, amazes millions every year. But, in 1989, an aurora was spotted as far south as Key West in Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are created when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere. These charged particles are called "solar win

Are the Northern Lights dangerous? Solar storms in May and October saw intense displays of aurora borealis across the U.S. But scientists are waiting for "the big one."