Aurorae

Today in the History of Astronomy

Sept. 2, 1859: The Carrington Event peaks

Today in the History of Astronomy

Aug. 4, 1972: Extreme space weather detonates mines

Solar System

Our newest look at aurorae on Mars and Jupiter

The Sun

The Sun has reached solar maximum, NASA and NOAA scientists say

Observing

The best images of the Oct. 10 auroral storm

Observing, Upcoming Events

Earth sees strong aurorae Oct. 10 as solar storm hits ‘severe’ G4 level

Observing, Upcoming Events

Will a new solar flare produce great northern lights?

Solar System

Scientists view Ganymede’s aurorae dancing during eclipse

Science

Folklore meets science in this search for the ‘sounds’ of the northern lights

Astrophotography, Observing, The Sun

Your best pictures of this past weekend’s aurorae

Science

The role of astronomy in the American Civil War

Planets, Solar System

The northern lights: A history of aurora sightings