Northern Lights in Region Explained by ETSU Astronomist

Metro East Illinois Residents Capture Stunning Aurora Photos

ALTON - Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine on Thursday night, Nov. 13, 2025, as geomagnetic storm conditions continue, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are expected to be visible across parts of the northern United States on Nov. 13, 2025, as charged particles from recent solar eruptions interact with Earth’s atmosphere. These inte…

Northern Lights in region explained by ETSU astronomist

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Bright and colorful Northern Lights have been sighted across the United States, with an 8.7 on a logarithmic geomagnetic storm scale reported Tuesday night. The bright pink, purple, and green aurora borealis colors seen with the naked eye are attributed to a rare, active sun stage underway Wednesday night. The [...]

Aurora over North Dakota

Aurora over North DakotaPhotographer Lyndon Anderson: "Best viewing in quite some time. The photo that has orange colors, it was taken looking south as the auroral oval had moved south of my location. The colors were different from all my other photos due to possibly green and red blending some in the different levels of the atmosphere."Auroras happen when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, creating dazzling lig…

A Night Of Northern Lights: Strong Solar Storm Paints US Skies With Dazzling Aurora Borealis

The United States was recently treated to a breathtaking and remarkably widespread display of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, triggered by an intense solar storm. The strong geomagnetic storm pushed the dazzling curtains of light far south of their typical range, allowing residents in numerous states to witness the celestial phenomenon, often for the very first time. The mesmerising, colourful views were captured and enth…