Scientists now know what caused the remarkably rare aurora during Christmas 2022. It is the first time an aurora of this kind has been seen from the ground.

The strange aurora covered the North Pole sky on December 25 and 26, 2022, and Hosokawa and his colleagues have now identified the phenomenon as a rare polar rain aurora in Science Advances.

The aurora borealis could appear tonight for viewers in the continental United States, including in Minnesota, North Dakota ...

It may seem obvious, but looking toward the North Pole is the most common direction to observe the northern lights. To observe the northern lights clearly, it's essential to be in an area with ...

But there's even more exciting news for fans of the northern lights (or, if you're in the southern hemisphere, the southern lights). In a new study, scientists suggest that the sun is entering a ...

The aurora happens when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field. Typically, the particles are funneled toward the north pole and south pole, but during bigger events ...

The aurora’s stunning display completely blew away a seasoned aurora-chaser in North Pole, Alaska, this weekend. The Weather Channel 'Truly Amazing' - Aurora Dances Above North Pole, Alaska.

The aurora’s stunning display completely blew away a seasoned aurora-chaser in North Pole, Alaska, this weekend.