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Norway Launches World's First Panoramic Night Train To See The Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list, this panoramic train journey is the ultimate way to make it happen.
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Green And Purple Auroras Are Lighting Up Skies Far Beyond The Poles, Here's Why
As enthusiasm for viewing the aurora grows, scientists are also working to understand their beauty as well as their environmental impacts.
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"They Were Dancing, I Was Crying": Shefali Shah On Watching Northern Lights In Finland
In the first frame, Shefali Shah and her family are seen gazing at bright green lights dancing across the nightsky
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Watch: NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Video Of Northern Lights As Seen From Space
Auroras occur when charged particles from the solar wind interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
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Skies Illuminate In Colours As Intense Solar Storm Brings Beautiful Auroras Worldwide: See Pics
The recent solar storms are classified as G4 (severe) and G5 (extreme), causing widespread disruptions to satellite communications, GPS, and power grids.
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Finland vs Iceland: Where To See The Northern Lights For The Best Experience
This winter, if you are planning to witness the stunning Aurora Borealis, here's which place would suit you and your travel plans better.
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Where Your Checked Bag Goes At The Airport And Why It Sometimes Gets Lost
If you have ever wondered how your checked-in bags are transported from one destination to another at an airport, here's what really happens.
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Northern Lights Could Be Visible in These US States Tonight, How To See Them
The northern lights are caused by geomagnetic storms, which occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating brilliant waves of light in the sky.
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Northern Lights And Autumn Star To Light Up The Night Sky This Week
Here's how to catch the best views of the aurora borealis, the full harvest moon, and Fomalhaut - the seasonal "Autumn Star."
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Northern Lights To Delight Starwatchers In These 14 US States
The Northern Lights can display a range of colours, including green, blue, red and purple.
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Watch: NASA Astronaut Captures Mesmerising Northern Lights From Space
A NASA astronaut aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has shared a stunning video of the aurora as seen from space, following a powerful geomagnetic storm.
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Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact
A solar storm is expected to reach Earth tonight, potentially creating auroras visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of NOAA forecasts a G1-class geomagnetic storm, with a possibility of stronger G2 conditions. This may lead to disruptions in GPS and radio signals. The best time to witness the northe...
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Dream Of Seeing The Northern Lights? Here's Why 2025 Is Set To Be A Great Year For It
Experts predict aurora activity will be at its strongest in a decade, thanks to the solar maximum.
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Massive 500,000-Mile Coronal Hole on the Sun Blasts Solar Wind Toward Earth
A gigantic coronal hole, spanning 500,000 miles, has formed on the sun’s surface, allowing solar wind to escape at speeds of over 310 miles per second. Forecasts indicate that this solar wind may reach Earth by January 31, triggering a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm. While no severe impact is expected, the storm could enhance auroras at higher lati...
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NASA's Dual Rocket Launch to Uncover Mysteries of Alaska's Auroras
NASA is set to launch two rockets from the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska, aiming to study the aurora borealis. The missions will focus on flickering auroras and the mysterious dark patches known as "black auroras." Led by Marilia Samara and Robert Michell, the rockets will collect data on auroral behaviour and electron movement. Precision tim...
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Norway Launches World's First Panoramic Night Train To See The Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list, this panoramic train journey is the ultimate way to make it happen.
-
Green And Purple Auroras Are Lighting Up Skies Far Beyond The Poles, Here's Why
As enthusiasm for viewing the aurora grows, scientists are also working to understand their beauty as well as their environmental impacts.
-
"They Were Dancing, I Was Crying": Shefali Shah On Watching Northern Lights In Finland
In the first frame, Shefali Shah and her family are seen gazing at bright green lights dancing across the nightsky
-
Watch: NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Video Of Northern Lights As Seen From Space
Auroras occur when charged particles from the solar wind interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
-
Skies Illuminate In Colours As Intense Solar Storm Brings Beautiful Auroras Worldwide: See Pics
The recent solar storms are classified as G4 (severe) and G5 (extreme), causing widespread disruptions to satellite communications, GPS, and power grids.
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Finland vs Iceland: Where To See The Northern Lights For The Best Experience
This winter, if you are planning to witness the stunning Aurora Borealis, here's which place would suit you and your travel plans better.
-
Where Your Checked Bag Goes At The Airport And Why It Sometimes Gets Lost
If you have ever wondered how your checked-in bags are transported from one destination to another at an airport, here's what really happens.
-
Northern Lights Could Be Visible in These US States Tonight, How To See Them
The northern lights are caused by geomagnetic storms, which occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating brilliant waves of light in the sky.
-
Northern Lights And Autumn Star To Light Up The Night Sky This Week
Here's how to catch the best views of the aurora borealis, the full harvest moon, and Fomalhaut - the seasonal "Autumn Star."
-
Northern Lights To Delight Starwatchers In These 14 US States
The Northern Lights can display a range of colours, including green, blue, red and purple.
-
Watch: NASA Astronaut Captures Mesmerising Northern Lights From Space
A NASA astronaut aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has shared a stunning video of the aurora as seen from space, following a powerful geomagnetic storm.
-
Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact
A solar storm is expected to reach Earth tonight, potentially creating auroras visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of NOAA forecasts a G1-class geomagnetic storm, with a possibility of stronger G2 conditions. This may lead to disruptions in GPS and radio signals. The best time to witness the northe...
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Dream Of Seeing The Northern Lights? Here's Why 2025 Is Set To Be A Great Year For It
Experts predict aurora activity will be at its strongest in a decade, thanks to the solar maximum.
-
Massive 500,000-Mile Coronal Hole on the Sun Blasts Solar Wind Toward Earth
A gigantic coronal hole, spanning 500,000 miles, has formed on the sun’s surface, allowing solar wind to escape at speeds of over 310 miles per second. Forecasts indicate that this solar wind may reach Earth by January 31, triggering a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm. While no severe impact is expected, the storm could enhance auroras at higher lati...
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NASA's Dual Rocket Launch to Uncover Mysteries of Alaska's Auroras
NASA is set to launch two rockets from the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska, aiming to study the aurora borealis. The missions will focus on flickering auroras and the mysterious dark patches known as "black auroras." Led by Marilia Samara and Robert Michell, the rockets will collect data on auroral behaviour and electron movement. Precision tim...
