Aurora - Wikipedia
An aurora[a] (pl. aurorae or auroras), [b] also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), [c] is a natural light display in Earth 's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic).
Aurora Viewline for Tonight and Tomorrow Night (Experimental)
This is a prediction of the intensity and location of the aurora borealis tonight and tomorrow night over North America. It also shows a 'viewline' that represents the southern-most locations from which you may see the aurora on the northern horizon.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to ...
2024年11月21日 · The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are mesmerizing ribbons of light that have fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Despite their serene beauty, this breathtaking...
Aurora - 30 Minute Forecast | NOAA / NWS Space Weather ...
The aurora is an indicator of the current geomagnetic storm conditions and provides situational awareness for a number of technologies. The aurora directly impacts HF radio communication and GPS/GNSS satellite navigation.
Where and when to see the northern lights in 2024 | Space
2024年7月25日 · The aurora borealis is visible most nights, weather permitting, within a band several hundred miles wide that's centered at about 66 degrees north — about the same latitude as the Arctic Circle.
Aurora season is here: What to expect from the northern ...
2024年9月2日 · Here we explore what to expect from the northern lights this season, providing insights into aurora origins, best viewing practices, and expert predictions. Aurora activity is just getting...
What Is an Aurora? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
2024年12月5日 · Frequently there are beautiful light shows in the sky. These lights are called auroras. If you're near the North Pole, it is called an aurora borealis or northern lights. If you're near the South Pole, it is called an aurora australis or the southern lights.
Aurora | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. (Protons cause faint and diffuse aurora, usually not easily visible to the human eye.)
Geomagnetic storm hits Earth; will California see northern ...
2024年3月25日 · Geomagnetic storms are known for creating the dazzling visual displays auroras, also called the northern lights when they appear in the Northern Hemisphere. Auroras are formed by interactions...
What causes the Northern Lights? Aurora borealis explained
The aurora borealis, also known as the 'northern lights', is one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky. What is the science behind these colourful curtains of light?