The astronomer Edmond Halley, the namesake for Halley’s comet, linked the northern lights to the Earth’s magnetic field, setting off research into the science behind them. He expected to die without ...

With solar activity peaking and ideal sky conditions ahead of the spring equinox, mid-March 2026 could offer the final ...

Wisconsinites have been treated to multiple displays of northern lights this week, as strong geomagnetic storms have led aurora borealis to light up the night sky across the northern United States.