Huge eruption on the surface of the sun could mean aurora borealis are visible in the UK and US this week – but experts warn of interference with power grids and GPS signals Solar storms happen when particles from the Sun hit the Earth’s magnetic field These charged particles interact with the field and generate … Read more
The city of Fairbanks in Alaska is deemed the best place to see the stunning Northern Lights, but one photographer took it to the next level by observing the show from space. Nate Luebbe attached a camera to a weather balloon and launched it into the stratosphere, allowing him to snap images of the greenish … Read more
Green lights, red planet: Glow similar to the Aurora Borealis is detected around Mars for the first time Excitation of oxygen causes the primarily green colour of our polar aurorae However, they also cause a thin green glow around 56 miles above the ground Experts said that Mars should have a similar glow — but … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See the Northern Lights with Carol Kirkwood – join the popular weather presenter on a search for the magical aurora borealis By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:02 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 08:51 BST, 7 April 2020 The magical Northern Lights have enchanted travellers for centuries. And … Read more