An aurora[a] (pl. aurorae or auroras) [b] is a natural light display in Earth 's sky, predominantly observed in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. The terms northern lights (aurora borealis) …

The brightness and location of the aurora is typically shown as a green oval centered on Earth’s magnetic pole. The green ovals turn red when the aurora is forecasted to be more intense. The sunlit …

Jan 2, 2026 · Aurora, luminous phenomenon of Earth’s upper atmosphere that occurs primarily in high latitudes of both hemispheres; in the Northern Hemisphere auroras are called aurora borealis, aurora …

Feb 4, 2025 · Also known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), auroras are colorful, dynamic, and often visually delicate displays of an intricate dance of particles …

Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 398,000. The "Gateway to the Rockies" is a bioscience, transportation and aerospace hub with award-winning parks, open …

6 days ago · Science Space The Aurora Borealis Is Back Tonight, and It May Hit Up to 20 States This edition of the northern lights is brought to you by a pair of coronal mass ejections that erupted on …

Real-time aurora forecast with clear sky detection. Discover the best locations to see the northern lights tonight with our interactive map. To accurately predict when and where you can see the northern …

May 6, 2025 · Check the aurora forecast: You can stay up to date with significant aurora alerts and geomagnetic storm warnings with our northern lights forecast live blog.

Dec 29, 2025 · The northern and southern lights have been treating sky watchers to spectacular shows. But what causes the colors, and why shouldn't you whistle at the aurora?

Oct 19, 2023 · An aurora is a natural light display that shimmers in the sky. Blue, red, yellow, green, and orange lights shift gently and change shape like softly blowing curtains. Auroras are only visible at …