That makes 2026 an excellent time to plan a northern lights trip. Whether you're dreaming of auroras above Arctic fjords, ...

Northern lights and the comet Lemmon "C/2025 A6" (center) shine in the night sky over the landscape in eastern Brandenburg. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images) The Northern ...

Some lucky Americans may get a chance to view nature’s dazzling light show, the northern lights, just in time for Thursday’s Thanksgiving festivities. The phenomenon will be visible beginning in the ...

If you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions, you’re going to need more than just a sense of adventure; staying warm and having the right gear will help you capture the aurora borealis and ...

(NEXSTAR) — An incredibly strong geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights into California, Arkansas, and even Florida, all areas that rarely get a chance to see the celestial colors. Much of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Update, Dec. 22, 2025: 11 states may see aurora overnight ...