
NASA Launches Rockets into Aurora to Study Space Weather
NASA has launched a series of sounding rockets into the aurora borealis from Alaska to study the complex electrical systems that power the northern lights.
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NASA has launched a series of sounding rockets into the aurora borealis from Alaska to study the complex electrical systems that power the northern lights.

NASA has released a stunning new timelapse video from the International Space Station, showing vibrant green auroras dancing over the Earth's curve.

A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for January 20, 2026, after a major solar eruption sent a coronal mass ejection directly toward Earth.

Heightened solar activity is triggering more frequent and intense northern lights displays, with recent solar storms pushing the aurora into lower latitudes.

A minor geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible across 14 northern US states tonight, with peak viewing times forecasted by NOAA.

A geomagnetic storm may make the northern lights visible across 10 U.S. states tonight, with peak activity expected in the early evening hours.

Earth is bracing for a series of solar storms this weekend after multiple eruptions from the sun. While one event has passed, at least three more are expected.

Earth is bracing for a significant geomagnetic storm after a surprise solar event created stunning auroras. A larger eruption is en route, with potential for tech disruptions.

A moderate geomagnetic storm forecast for tonight could make the northern lights visible across 15 northern U.S. states, according to NOAA.

A surprise G3 geomagnetic storm, caused by a hidden magnetic feature on the sun, triggered stunning aurora displays visible across much of the United States.