Sparked by a fast-moving solar storm, the Northern Lights may stretch far to the south tonight, and might even be visible from the southern United States.

People in southwest B.C. were dazzled by the northern lights on Monday and Tuesday, and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there's a good chance the aurora borealis will be visible again Wednesday night across much of B.

A NOAA forecast has Northern Lights visible in northern U.S. states overnight on Monday, Jan. 19 through Tuesday, Jan. 20, as a “full-halo” CME heads to Earth.

That makes 2026 an excellent time to plan a northern lights trip. Whether you're dreaming of auroras above Arctic fjords, frozen forests or even your own backyard, this guide breaks down the best places, seasons and conditions to help you maximize your chances of witnessing one of nature's most spectacular shows.

Seeing northern lights dance across the night sky is a lifetime goal for many people. If you’ve been clamoring to see them, consider heading to Canada, where they ribbon through the sky 300 days a year in certain regions. Northern Canada in particular ...

The Aurora Borealis over Dawson City, Yukon. There’s something truly special about standing under the northern sky as it erupts in color—ribbons of green, violet, and rose twisting above snow-covered forests or wide-open tundra. The northern lights ...

The Northern Lights were a bit hit-and-miss on Monday night, so what happened there?

Ever wanted to catch a glimpse of the elusive Arctic answer to a rainbow, the northern lights? Good, because there’s never been a better time than this winter. Thanks to a quirk of solar physics, the aurora borealis is primed for a peak parade as the sun ...

Jennifer Garner revealed on Instagram that she and her mom, Pat, rang in the new year from beneath the northern lights in northern Canada after her mom told her she “needed” to see them. “It was so beautiful,