Over 20 States May See Aurora On Thursday
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This Thursday, auroras could light up the skies of states as far south as Illinois and Oregon. Here's what causes the dazzling display.
The aurora borealis is the visible result of charged particles from the sun slamming into Earth’s upper atmosphere. There's a chance to see the northern lights in New England Wednesday into Thursday
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are a staple of Alaskan culture and folklore. But behind the glow of red, purple, and green are solar flares and geomagnetic storms that influence life here on Earth.