Watch the ISS fly through an AURORA: Time-lapse reveals moment a solar ejection bathed the space station in light
10 years, 7 months ago

Watch the ISS fly through an AURORA: Time-lapse reveals moment a solar ejection bathed the space station in light

Daily Mail  

Some videos and images taken from the ISS are so incredible that they can leave you questioning their authenticity. These so-called geomagnetic storms occur when a solar wind or cloud of magnetic field hits the Earth’s magnetic field. Usually the charged particles from the sun are deflected by the Earth’s magnetic field, but some do manage to enter the atmosphere and collide with gas particles. ‘We flew right through a massive aurora after last week’s solar mass ejection,’ Gerst, from Germany, commented. This is because the station’s orbit generally keeps it fairly near the equator The astronauts are continuing their groundbreaking research on the ISS, with a new crew set to travel to the station next month, while Russian cosmonauts are also preparing for a spacewalk today.

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Valentine’s Day 2025: Catch a glimpse of northern lights at THESE places in US; details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Valentine’s Day 2025: Catch a glimpse of northern lights at THESE places in US; details

Live Mint  

Valentine Day: If you're hoping to experience the aurora on Valentine's Day, here's some good news for you! According to NOAA's aurora viewing map, states such as Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Alaska could experience the northern lights in the coming days, provided conditions are favourable. Auroras, also known as the northern and southern lights, are formed when …

Never-seen-before video of aurora by NASA astronaut impresses most, but some claim it’s ‘intensely fake’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Never-seen-before video of aurora by NASA astronaut impresses most, but some claim it’s ‘intensely fake’

Hindustan Times  

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station share pictures and videos captured from space that often mesmerises people on Earth. Shared by a NASA astronaut who is currently in space, it is a video of an aurora in a new light. Screengrab from the video of an aurora shared by a NASA astronaut aboard the ISS. While most people were stunned …

Video captured from Space Station shows Earth bathed in intense green aurora
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Video captured from Space Station shows Earth bathed in intense green aurora

India Today  

Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captivated audiences worldwide with a stunning video showcasing the vibrant green auroras from the International Space Station. The footage, shared on January 6, 2025, highlights the breathtaking natural light display as seen from space, drawing admiration from viewers across social media platforms. Captured during his time aboard the ISS, Pettit’s video features the intense green …

Geomagnetic storm brings auroras, risk of power outages Thursday and Friday night
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Geomagnetic storm brings auroras, risk of power outages Thursday and Friday night

Salon  

From the Quebec Blackout of 1989 to the historically intense Carrington Event 140 years earlier, geomagnetic storms are often memorable and spectacular events. This is why skygazers are excited about the recent news of an impending geomagnetic storm that will occur on Thursday evening and Friday evening, producing colorful auroras from northern California to Alabama. Officially described as "severe," the …

Solar storm could disrupt communications and display northern lights to parts of California
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar storm could disrupt communications and display northern lights to parts of California

LA Times  

This photo provided by NASA, taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, shows a solar flare, the bright flash in the center of the image on Oct. 3, 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch that could disrupt communications, the power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations but also generate a nighttime light show. …

Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Solar storms may bring …

See the Northern Lights from SPACE: NASA astronaut on board the ISS films a stunning video of the astronomical light display
7 months, 2 weeks ago

See the Northern Lights from SPACE: NASA astronaut on board the ISS films a stunning video of the astronomical light display

Daily Mail  

Witnessing the Northern Lights is something that features on many people's bucket-lists. Matthew Dominick, a NASA astronaut currently on board the International Space Station, tweeted his bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights. Now, one lucky astronaut has trumped seeing them from Earth, and instead has posted an incredible video of the aurora from space Mr Dominick launched to the ISS …

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Solar storms persisting from the weekend may produce faint colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere, with little disruption to power and communications, space forecasters said Monday. The sun has shot out at least five strong solar flares since Saturday containing clouds of high-energy plasma that can interfere with power grids and scramble GPS signals, according to the U.S. …

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Solar storms persisting from the …

Solar storms could cause more auroras
8 months ago

Solar storms could cause more auroras

Hindustan Times  

Massive explosions on the Sun have triggered warnings of geomagnetic storms that could create dazzling auroras in the northern United States, Europe and southern Australia from Tuesday night. "We've seen several large coronal mass ejections plasma and other material from the sun's surface shooting out into space," Mike Bettwy, operations chief of the US-based Space Weather Prediction Center, told AFP …

‘Nature’s fireworks:’ Stunning dance of green aurora in night sky captured from ISS
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Nature’s fireworks:’ Stunning dance of green aurora in night sky captured from ISS

Hindustan Times  

There is something incredible about the natural phenomenon of aurora that keeps people mesmerised. The image shows a glimpse of the green aurora in the night sky taken from the ISS. “Nature’s fireworks,” ISS wrote to describe the beauty of this phenomenon, adding that the video was taken when the space station was soaring nearly 250 miles above Earth. “While …

See the Northern Lights... from space! Stunning video filmed by NASA astronaut shows a brilliant green aurora from 250 miles above Earth
9 months, 1 week ago

See the Northern Lights... from space! Stunning video filmed by NASA astronaut shows a brilliant green aurora from 250 miles above Earth

Daily Mail  

The aurora – a stunning natural light display – is mostly only viewed from Earth. The clip was filmed by NASA's Matthew Dominick aboard the ISS, which orbits Earth around 250 miles above sea level. Incredible: NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shared his view of the aurora over Earth as seen from the International Space Station with Boeing's Starliner in the …

The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum
10 months ago

The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

Wired  

Auroras filled much of the world’s skies for several nights in mid-May as a historic geomagnetic storm coursed 100 kilometers above our heads. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, are more common during and just after solar maximum, and it’s these that are responsible for vivid auroras. The great aurora show on May 10, 2024, was the result …

Aurora illuminates sky in Ladakh's Hanle as extreme solar storm hits Earth: 'Extraordinarily beautiful'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Aurora illuminates sky in Ladakh's Hanle as extreme solar storm hits Earth: 'Extraordinarily beautiful'

Hindustan Times  

An extremely strong solar storm that recently hit Earth prompted a stunning display of colours in various parts of the world, including one of the remotest villages in India, Hanle - located in Ladakh. Instagram user Vincent Ledvina shared a video that shows how his curiosity helped him witness the beauty of the aurora in Hanle. “Stable Auroral Red Arcs …

Aurora Borealis dances across skies in 10 stunning photos: Northern Lights dazzle UK and US after Solar storm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Aurora Borealis dances across skies in 10 stunning photos: Northern Lights dazzle UK and US after Solar storm

Hindustan Times  

A powerful solar storm supercharged the Earth's magnetosphere, sparkling the usually elusive Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, across the UK. Northern lights appear in the night sky above the Brocken early Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Schierke, northern Germany. Heightened solar activity produces auroras that dance around Earth's poles, recognised as the northern lights or aurora borealis. In this long …

Solar Storm Hits Earth, Sends Stunning Light Shows Across Northern Hemisphere
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar Storm Hits Earth, Sends Stunning Light Shows Across Northern Hemisphere

Huff Post  

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images NOAA predicted that strong flares will continue through at least Sunday, and a spokeswoman said in an email that …

Multiple geomagnetic storms headed towards Earth, more radio blackouts expected
1 year, 3 months ago

Multiple geomagnetic storms headed towards Earth, more radio blackouts expected

India Today  

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for December 16 and 17, as a trio of coronal mass ejections are set to collide with Earth's magnetic field. According to the latest models, these CMEs, the most powerful eruptions from the Sun, are expected to merge into a single formidable storm front, striking simultaneously around 20:00 …

Alien aurora: The other-worldly light shows teaching us about the Earth's Northern Lights
1 year, 3 months ago

Alien aurora: The other-worldly light shows teaching us about the Earth's Northern Lights

BBC  

Alien aurora: The other-worldly light shows teaching us about the Earth's Northern Lights Getty Images The aurora borealis produces a dazzling display of greens, reds, purples and sometimes pinks for those lucky enough The magical light displays that appear in the skies above the Arctic and Antarctic are being discovered on other planets in our own Solar System and beyond, …

Like never before! NASA shares breathtaking image of Earth's Aurora - SEE PIC
1 year, 4 months ago

Like never before! NASA shares breathtaking image of Earth's Aurora - SEE PIC

India TV News  

NASA recently treated space enthusiasts with a breathtaking photo of an aurora from the International Space Station. "Cloudy with a chance of glow, An aurora dances in Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station soared 260 miles above Utah during orbital nighttime. Auroras are brilliant ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions," NASA mentioned in a …

Mysterious redness seen in skies was due to a rare cosmic event
1 year, 4 months ago

Mysterious redness seen in skies was due to a rare cosmic event

India Today  

People in severfal part of the US and Eujrope were left spellbound as mysterious redness made the skies glow. These were a rare atmospheric phenomenon known as Stable Auroral Red arcs, which were observed during a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. Unlike auroras, which occur when charged particles from space hit the atmosphere causing it to glow, SAR arcs form differently. …

No, It's Not Norway; Intense Geomagnetic Storm Causes Rare Aurora Lights Over Ladakh
1 year, 10 months ago

No, It's Not Norway; Intense Geomagnetic Storm Causes Rare Aurora Lights Over Ladakh

News 18  

The Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, has captured a stunning display of aurora lights on its camera. The Brengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics used a 360-degree camera atop the IAO in Ladakh to capture a video of the rare aurora lights. He also mentioned that the “geoeffective CME led to an excellent night for auroral activity.” The aurora lights …

Behold: Aurora lights up the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station
2 years, 6 months ago

Behold: Aurora lights up the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Astronauts document fierce aurora following solar storms Brilliant green flames dance above the …

To star gazers: Fireworks show called Northern Lights coming
3 years, 5 months ago

To star gazers: Fireworks show called Northern Lights coming

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fireworks show that has …

Auroras will be visible across the northern US, from Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon, this weekend
3 years, 5 months ago

Auroras will be visible across the northern US, from Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon, this weekend

Daily Mail  

A powerful solar flare erupted on our sun on Thursday, shooting out a giant cloud of particles toward Earth that should arrive this weekend and create stunning auroras this weekend - just in time for Halloween. Scroll down for videos A powerful solar flare erupted on our sun on Thursday, shooting out a giant cloud of particles toward Earth that …

Magnificent Photos of Earth's Aurora Taken By ISS Show Awe-inspiring Views from Space
4 years, 2 months ago

Magnificent Photos of Earth's Aurora Taken By ISS Show Awe-inspiring Views from Space

News 18  

The International Space Station’s certainly has an upper hand when it comes to sharing some of the most stunning pictures of our planet, given their unique vantage point. Captioning the image, the ISS wrote that the space station's orbit went as high as 51.6 degrees above the equator that brought them this awe-inspiring view. In a recent Instagram post, the …

Aurora and Airglow: NASA Captures Two of Earth's Most Colorful Phenomenon
4 years, 7 months ago

Aurora and Airglow: NASA Captures Two of Earth's Most Colorful Phenomenon

News 18  

The universe can leave the viewers completely mesmerized with its beauty at times with some of the most unexpected outcomes. The nighttime airglow, also known as nightglow, is emission caused due to chemical reactions between oxygen, nitrogen, and other molecules present in the upper atmosphere of the Earth. Since the magnetic field also funnels the energy into the upper atmosphere, …

Aurora, meet airglow: Earth's two most colourful atmospheric phenomena intersect in Nasa's viral pic
4 years, 7 months ago

Aurora, meet airglow: Earth's two most colourful atmospheric phenomena intersect in Nasa's viral pic

India Today  

In a spectacular image, that is going viral online, Earth’s two most colourful upper atmospheric phenomenas - aurora and airglow, can be seen intersecting with each other. Nasa captioned the striking picture, "Aurora, meet airglow. Two of Earth’s most colourful upper atmospheric phenomena, aurora and airglow, met just before dawn in this March 16 photo shot by an astronaut on …

Aurora phenomena shown from space in NASA's new ultra-high-definition video
8 years, 11 months ago

Aurora phenomena shown from space in NASA's new ultra-high-definition video

ABC  

The stunning natural spectacle of Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis have been captured from above in new footage released by NASA. "Auroras happen when electrons and protons collide with neutral atoms in the upper atmosphere," the NASA video stated. "Born in part out of the Apollo-era pictures that first showed the full sphere of our blue planet, Earth Day remains …

ISS Astronaut captures incredible footage of the Northern Lights
9 years, 7 months ago

ISS Astronaut captures incredible footage of the Northern Lights

Daily Mail  

Recorded the incredible natural phenomenon before sunrise 141 days into his year-long trip aboard the international research laboratory shared photos and footage on Twitter, which has gone viral Catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights on Earth is enough to mesmerise most people. He recorded the incredible natural phenomenon before sunrise, 141 days into his year-long trip aboard the research …

Stunning new pictures of colourful aurora power of sun's particles
9 years, 9 months ago

Stunning new pictures of colourful aurora power of sun's particles

Daily Mail  

The three separate solar storms that combined to smash into Earth's atmosphere caused an incredible spectacle across the globe - and in space. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, begin to flare up with green, yellow and pink hues near the Vedauwoo Recreation Area late Monday night between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. 'Earth is experiencing an ongoing …

ISIS captures three solar storms that crash into Earth's atmosphere
9 years, 9 months ago

ISIS captures three solar storms that crash into Earth's atmosphere

Daily Mail  

The sun has unleashed three separate solar storms that have combined to smash into Earth's atmosphere. Scroll down for video US astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this photograph of a rare red aurora just above Earth's surface Tuesday WHAT TO WATCH FOR An aurora is a coloured pattern of lights in space that can sometimes be seen in Earth's night skies. …

Astronaut spots rare 'red' Aurora Borealis as severe solar storm hits Earth
9 years, 9 months ago

Astronaut spots rare 'red' Aurora Borealis as severe solar storm hits Earth

Firstpost  

Normally we’ve only ever seen a green Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights, but on Monday astronaut Scott Kelly spotted the rare red Aurora Borealis. The solar tempest became “severe” when the storm hit an 8 on a 9-point-scale designed to measure the disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field. Nasa reported on Monday that the Sun had emitted a mid-level solar flare …

Sun unleashes 'triple whammy' geomagnetic storm on Earth
9 years, 9 months ago

Sun unleashes 'triple whammy' geomagnetic storm on Earth

Daily Mail  

The sun has unleashed three separate solar storms which have combined to smash into Earth's atmosphere. It could cause strong auroras as far south as the Canadian border with the U.S. Scroll down for video The storm will continue overnight, causing huge aurora in the areas shown in red and green, and even potentially causing problems with electricity supplies on …

Aurora lights wow crowds across the globe as a solar storm strikes the planet
10 years ago

Aurora lights wow crowds across the globe as a solar storm strikes the planet

Daily Mail  

Global displays were more widespread and vivid than those caused by a solar storm in February Parts of Australia and New Zealand were also treated to the display - known in this hemisphere as A severe solar storm blasted into Earth last night causing stunning displays of aurora to be spotted in some of the far corners of the globe. …

Northern Lights in UK hailed as the 'best display in years': Photographer captures aurora off the Northumberland coast
10 years, 1 month ago

Northern Lights in UK hailed as the 'best display in years': Photographer captures aurora off the Northumberland coast

Daily Mail  

Many people travel thousands of miles and sit in the freezing cold of the Nordic to see the Northern Lights. There are two types of Aurora - Aurora Borealis, which means ‘dawn of the north’, and Aurora Australis’, known as ‘dawn of the south.’ The natural phenomenon is caused by charged particles colliding in the Earth's atmosphere and is typically …

ISS video reveals moment aurora is eclipsed by a sunrise over Earth
10 years, 1 month ago

ISS video reveals moment aurora is eclipsed by a sunrise over Earth

Daily Mail  

It is a rare meeting of two of the most beautiful phenomenon on Earth. Nasa astronaut Barry 'Butch' Wilmore captured the amazing moment an aurora and a sunrise 'collide' 'All we need now are angels singing,' Wilmore wrote. Scroll down for video Nasa astronaut Barry 'Butch' Wilmore captured the amazing moment an aurora and a sunrise 'collide' - here the …

Northern Lights: Incredible Nasa footage shows rising sun meeting Aurora Borealis over the US
10 years, 1 month ago

Northern Lights: Incredible Nasa footage shows rising sun meeting Aurora Borealis over the US

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stunning footage released by Nasa reveals the glory of the Northern …

Google Aurora Borealis view shows majestic Northern Lights
10 years, 2 months ago

Google Aurora Borealis view shows majestic Northern Lights

Daily Mail  

Each year, tourists brave the harsh winds and freezing temperatures to witness the Northern Lights in all their glory. These geomagnetic storms occur when a solar wind or cloud of magnetic field hits the Earth’s magnetic field Selecting an image reveals a panorama of the location, photos of which were taken on top of a frozen lake, and users can …

Sun’s magnetic poles set to ‘flip’
11 years, 4 months ago

Sun’s magnetic poles set to ‘flip’

The Hindu  

One half of a 22-year cycle on the Sun is about to come to a close that will see the star’s magnetic north and south poles flip their positions. “As the polarity moves toward the pole, it erodes the existing opposite polarity,” said Todd Hoeksema, director of the Wilcox Solar Observatory at Stanford University, in a press release. Radio communication …

Strong Solar Storm Could Produce Auroras Over Northern U.S.
13 years ago

Strong Solar Storm Could Produce Auroras Over Northern U.S.

Wired  

The most powerful solar storm in five years hit Earth on March 8, and could create northern lights far south of their usual range. On March 6, the sun produced two enormous X-class flares – the most powerful types of blasts to erupt from the sun’s surface – that flung waves of charged particles into space. If the storm reaches …

The green fire of the southern lights
14 years, 9 months ago

The green fire of the southern lights

Slate  

The aurora australis – the southern lights – snakes its way across the Earth’s magnetic field as seen from above! It was taken on May 29th by an Expedition 23 astronaut aboard the International Space Station. This aurora was probably caused by subatomic particles from an explosive event called a coronal mass ejection from the Sun five days earlier. I’ve …

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