All articles tagged with #aurora
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Space
A photographer captured stunning images of a fox in Finland, mythologically linked to the northern lights, as it joined the aurora chase beneath the Arctic sky, highlighting the local legend of 'fox fires' that inspire Finnish folklore.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by CBS News
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Aurora, Colorado, just after midnight, and police are investigating the incident, seeking information about the suspect or suspects, with no arrests made yet.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Forbes
The northern lights may be visible in several northern U.S. states on Wednesday due to geomagnetic storms caused by solar winds and a coronal mass ejection, with brighter and more widespread displays possible as a result.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
Scientists used a hyperspectral camera to measure the blue aurora's altitude over Sweden, finding it occurs higher than previously thought—about 124 miles above Earth—due to chemical reactions and ionospheric changes during dawn, providing new insights into upper atmospheric physics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
The northern lights may be visible in northern U.S. states due to minor geomagnetic storms caused by a coronal hole on the Sun, with the best viewing times between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. and visibility extending to parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, and Alaska.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui captured stunning photos of auroras and the Milky Way from the ISS's Kibo module, sharing a unique view of space. He is also preparing for Japan's first next-generation HTV-X cargo vehicle launch, scheduled for October 20, 2025, using the station's robotic arm. The ISS remains crewed with seven members, continuing its long history of human presence in space despite ongoing U.S. government shutdown impacts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Space
Auroras may be visible across 12 US states tonight due to a continuing geomagnetic storm caused by high-speed solar wind, with the best viewing conditions expected between midnight and 2 a.m., though activity is expected to diminish over the weekend.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cowboy State Daily
A rare and spectacular atmospheric phenomenon called STEVE, a ribbon of super-hot plasma, was observed during a strong aurora in Wyoming, visible for over 30 minutes and captured by local enthusiasts, highlighting its infrequent and mysterious nature linked to intense solar activity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Forbes
The upcoming period around the fall equinox could see a brief but spectacular increase in Northern Lights displays due to the Russell-McPherron Effect, which causes more intense geomagnetic storms when Earth's magnetic field aligns with the solar wind, especially during the sun's peak activity cycle.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
Astronomers using the JWST discovered unprecedented bead and star patterns in Saturn's atmosphere, revealing new insights into its weather and magnetic interactions, with further observations needed to understand their significance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Debrief
Scientists using the JWST have discovered mysterious, unexplained structures in Saturn's atmosphere, including bead-like features in the ionosphere and star-shaped formations in the stratosphere, which may be linked to Saturn's magnetosphere and atmospheric processes. These findings, presented by Northumbria University, are unexpected and require further observation before the planet's equinox ends in 15 years.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
An Aurora neighborhood is becoming a 'pharmacy desert' after the closure of a Safeway store that had served the community for 35 years, prompting local residents to rely on smaller pharmacies like Apex Pharmacy for their healthcare needs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A 17-year-old in Aurora, Colorado, called 911 threatening to open fire, and when police responded, he charged at them despite being unarmed, leading an officer to fatally shoot him. The officer is on paid leave pending investigation, and the incident highlights the quick decision-making in potential active shooter situations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Aurora Mayor John Laesch defended his decision to keep flags at municipal facilities flying at full-staff during the weekend, despite federal and state directives to lower flags to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk and victims of political violence, emphasizing the importance of commemorating the anniversary of September 11 and respecting local observances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
A hole in the sun's atmosphere and a coronal mass ejection may trigger visible Northern Lights in the U.S. this weekend, especially around the equinox, with potential for impressive auroras due to increased geomagnetic activity.