The peak of the current solar cycle is ongoing, bringing spectacular views of the northern lights to several U.S. states.

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The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...

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Americans in more than a dozen northern U.S. states may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights Sunday evening, as ...

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Sky gazers in several U.S. states could get a colorful glimpse of the northern lights as we enter the weekend, thanks to a recent geomagnetic storm.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

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As of this writing, three locations show "above average" chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis. A few places known for spectacular viewing are Chena Lake Recreation Area, just outside the North Po ...