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2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge
The end of 2025 saw bright auroras over northern skies following a strong solar flare. In October 2024, NASA noted that the Sun had entered its solar maximum phase. Experts predicted that the most frequent and intense Northern Lights would likely occur throughout 2026. Even though solar activity has technically begun its gradual decline since the 2...
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2026 Will See Brighter And More Frequent Northern Lights Displays, Here's Why
The alignment of the Sun and Earth during the spring and autumn equinoxes can slightly increase activity, known as the Russell-McPherron effect.
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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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Rare ‘Double’ Lightning Phenomena With Massive Red Rings Light Up the Alps
For a brief moment last year, northern Italy's night sky offered a spectacle rarely seen in a lifetime. From his home in Possagno, nestled in the Alps, photographer Valter Binotto captured an image showing two of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena occurring at the same time. Elves and sprites are forms of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), which fla...
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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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Massive Sunspot 10 Times Bigger Than Earth Raises Chances Of Powerful Solar Flares
In the coming days, scientists will continue to monitor this giant sunspot and potential CMEs.
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Inside Alanna Panday's Alaskan Adventure With Baby River And Husband Ivor McCray
Alanna Panday took to Instagram to share glimpses of baby River's first helicopter ride in freezing Alaska. Find out more below.
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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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7 Best Snow Destinations Across The World To Visit This Winter
From the Himalayas to the Arctic, these destinations redefine winter with postcard-perfect snow, quiet magic, and unforgettable adventures.
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From Meteor Showers To Beaver Supermoon, 10 Must-See Celestial Events In November 2025
November skygazing events: The month begins with the Taurid meteor showers, known for producing slow, bright fireballs that light up the sky.
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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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Mysterious Flashes Of Light In 1950s Photos Linked To UFO Sightings, Claim Researchers
The flashes of light were taken during the Palomar Sky Survey, a project that mapped the northern sky between 1949 and 1958.
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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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From Frozen Beds To Ice Sculptures: Inside Sweden's Icehotel, Know Per Night Cost To Stay Here
When the Torne River in Sweden freezes in winter, artists harvest the ice to build the ICEHOTEL with a firealarm system
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2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge
The end of 2025 saw bright auroras over northern skies following a strong solar flare. In October 2024, NASA noted that the Sun had entered its solar maximum phase. Experts predicted that the most frequent and intense Northern Lights would likely occur throughout 2026. Even though solar activity has technically begun its gradual decline since the 2...
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2026 Will See Brighter And More Frequent Northern Lights Displays, Here's Why
The alignment of the Sun and Earth during the spring and autumn equinoxes can slightly increase activity, known as the Russell-McPherron effect.
-
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.
-
Rare ‘Double’ Lightning Phenomena With Massive Red Rings Light Up the Alps
For a brief moment last year, northern Italy's night sky offered a spectacle rarely seen in a lifetime. From his home in Possagno, nestled in the Alps, photographer Valter Binotto captured an image showing two of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena occurring at the same time. Elves and sprites are forms of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), which fla...
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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
-
Massive Sunspot 10 Times Bigger Than Earth Raises Chances Of Powerful Solar Flares
In the coming days, scientists will continue to monitor this giant sunspot and potential CMEs.
-
Inside Alanna Panday's Alaskan Adventure With Baby River And Husband Ivor McCray
Alanna Panday took to Instagram to share glimpses of baby River's first helicopter ride in freezing Alaska. Find out more below.
-
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.
-
7 Best Snow Destinations Across The World To Visit This Winter
From the Himalayas to the Arctic, these destinations redefine winter with postcard-perfect snow, quiet magic, and unforgettable adventures.
-
From Meteor Showers To Beaver Supermoon, 10 Must-See Celestial Events In November 2025
November skygazing events: The month begins with the Taurid meteor showers, known for producing slow, bright fireballs that light up the sky.
-
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.
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Mysterious Flashes Of Light In 1950s Photos Linked To UFO Sightings, Claim Researchers
The flashes of light were taken during the Palomar Sky Survey, a project that mapped the northern sky between 1949 and 1958.
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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.
-
From Frozen Beds To Ice Sculptures: Inside Sweden's Icehotel, Know Per Night Cost To Stay Here
When the Torne River in Sweden freezes in winter, artists harvest the ice to build the ICEHOTEL with a firealarm system
