Tag: Borealis

Will the aurora borealis be visible tonight?

If you missed seeing the Northern Lights in May, or even if you did see them, you’re probably hoping they make an appearance again soon. While some sky-watchers have said they could appear in areas as far south as Oklahoma as soon as this week, the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis in unpredictable. […]

Will the aurora borealis be visible tonight?

If you missed seeing the Northern Lights in May, or even if you did see them, you’re probably hoping they make an appearance again soon. While some sky-watchers have said they could appear in areas as far south as Oklahoma as soon as this week, the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis in unpredictable. […]

New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealis

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Residents all over the state saw something special Friday night: the northern lights. For hundreds of years, the display known as “aurora borealis” has been taking place near Earth’s poles. The sun’s activity has a direct impact on when the northern lights appear. On Friday night, many Americans could witness the lights […]

Extreme G5 geomagnetic conditions Friday evening; Aurora Borealis visible

The Aurora Borealis may become visible early Saturday morning over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California. The geomagnetic storm is likely to persist through the weekend. From the National Weather Service: Also known as the northern lights; the luminous, radiant emission from the […]