Science Oct 11 Wondering why the aurora borealis was visible so far south last night? Here’s why it’s all thanks to the sun By Amoré Elsje Nel, The Conversation
World May 11 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Israel expands Rafah evacuation orders ahead of potential military operation In our news wrap Saturday, Israel issued more evacuation orders forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah, Russian forces took control of five villages outside Kharkiv amid a renewed offensive in Ukraine’s northeast, flash floods in Afghanistan, Brazil…
Science May 11 PHOTOS: Solar storm produces dazzling northern lights in Northern Hemisphere An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced a dazzling array of colors in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere and allowed onlookers to view the northern lights right at home. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
World Mar 19 Timelapse Video: Aurora australis brightens New Zealand sky Stargazers this week were treated to a dazzling light show. Bright shades of green, yellow and red pulsated across the sky from Australia to Europe to parts of the United States as far south as Tennessee. By Larisa Epatko
Mar 18 How a St. Patty’s Day solar storm turned on the Northern Lights By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy When a wave of charged particles and magnetic field from the sun hits the Earth, the planet becomes a neon light bulb. Continue reading
Mar 17 Massive solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights for St. Patrick’s Day By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, look up at the sky tonight for a spectacular light show. Two coronal mass ejections from the Sun on March 15 hit the Earth Tuesday, generating a severe geomagnetic storm. The storm has caused… Continue reading