The northern lights are also known as aurora borealis. The season begins in late August and lasts until mid-April. These are the few months that the sky is dark enough at night for viewing purposes.

Skywatchers are in for a treat tonight as the northern lights may be visible. Here's the aurora borealis forecast.

Residents from Alaska to Maine are in with a chance of witnessing the aurora borealis tonight, according to a forecast from ...

There have been viewing opportunities all week after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued an alert Sunday night that the aurora borealis may ...

There’s a high chance of seeing aurora borealis across northern Canada and Alaska, and a view line—marking a minimal opportunity to view the phenomenon—sweeps just below the Canadian border.

Though the full moon and possible cloud cover could spoil the view of the aurora for some this week, scientists predict the northern lights will continue dancing in Maine’s skies throughout the ...

Tuesday’s auroral forecast follows “minor” geomagnetic storms that disrupted Earth’s magnetic field over the last two days, increasing the Kp index to around four and boosting a chance to see the ...

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Landscape and atmosphere sketch showing a view of the aurora borealis, or "northern lights" over the waters off Bar ...