Aurora Borealis
Coverage of Aurora Borealis in the Nexus archive.
- The Northern Lights could be visible in Illinois Thursday night. What to know
The Northern Lights may be visible in Illinois Thursday night due to a potential G3-level geomagnetic storm caused by Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). The National Weather Service and Space Weather Prediction Center predict CMEs arriving mid-afternoon, with possible visibility in the lower Midwest. Clear skies could enhance the chances of viewing the auroras, which occur when energized particles collide with Earth's atmosphere.
- North America poised for light display of aurora borealis
North America will experience a light display of aurora borealis on Saturday and Sunday nights. The nighttime phenomenon is expected to be visible. It is described as a splashy display.
- Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights this week
The sun has unleashed a colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, increasing the chances of northern lights being visible this week. The event was captured in a two-panel image showing the CME eruption and a close-up view of the plasma leaving the surface. This phenomenon may lead to spectacular displays of the aurora borealis.