What is space weather, what causes it, and how does it affect humans? Physicist Robyn Millan, who co-chaired a recent National Academies decadal report on solar and space physics, answered questions ...

There are two giant holes in the Sun right now which could create impactful space weather for Earth in early February.

Despite a rainy start to the day, the northern lights may dazzle across the night sky in Wisconsin on Monday, according to ...

Move over, Punxsutawney Phil – one Colorado rodent is making his own prediction for winter. Flatiron Freddy, a top-hat ...

The northern lights may be visible in portions of Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday nights, according to the NOAA's Space ...

The sun is currently at solar maximum, according to NASA, the peak of activity in its natural cycle, which is creating more ...

Researchers have created an improved traffic light system for predicting geomagnetic storms. They are now testing how well ...

Have you hoped to see the northern lights shine over Iowa? You may have a chance tonight if you head far enough north.

The sun’s solar wind, made of charged particles, interacts with powerful eruptions, affecting cosmic rays and space weather. A newly developed model improves predictions of particle acceleration and ...

During this period, solar storms are more frequent than normal and so are northern lights. In a fall 2024 interview, NOAA’S Space Weather Prediction Center forecaster Shawn Dahl said the lights will ...