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The geomagnetic storm may make Aurora Borealis visible in parts of the world where it normally isn't. (Image credit: News IADN)

Aurora borealis alert: Rare celestial spectacle to be visible this weekend, when and where to watch

June 15, 2025 9:06 am

A 'moderate' geomagnetic storm may make northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis visible in as many as 18 states in the northern part of the US.

WATCH: NASA astronaut's view of northern lights from space

June 07, 2025 11:11 pm

The brilliant aurora was followed by a major geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar flare emitted from the Sun last Friday.

Northern lights in US: Colourful auroras to light up skies in America, know when and where to watch

April 17, 2025 11:28 am

The aurora borealis or the northern lights is poised to be visible across parts of 17 US states, especially in those which are situated close to the Canadian border.

Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras

October 16, 2024 10:35 pm

Strong solar storms this year have triggered shimmering auroras much farther south than usual, filling skies with hues of pink, purple, green and blue.

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Northern lights

October 18, 2024 12:05 pm

Skies recently were illuminated by the northern lights, displaying a vibrant range of colors. What causes this celestial phenomenon? Here's all you must know in today's knowledge nugget.

In the north, the display is called the aurora borealis, while in the south, it is known as the aurora australis.

In pics: These stunning northern lights photos leave spectators amazed

October 11, 2024 2:20 pm

The Northern Lights caused by a powerful solar flare lit up the sky with hues of striking purple, pink, and indigo.

In frames: Strongest solar storm in over 2 decades triggers jaw-dropping auroras worldwide

May 11, 2024 3:02 pm

The auroras were visible from Britain to Tasmania and as far south as Alabama and Northern California.

Strongest solar storm in 19 years delivers a spectacular Northern Lights show across US and Europe

May 11, 2024 8:43 pm

Reports poured in from places like West France, Tuscany, Liverpool, and parts of Scotland, where spectators were treated to this celestial spectacle

Volcano erupts in Iceland in backdrop of Northern Lights

Watch: Iceland Volcano erupts in backdrop of Northern Lights

March 30, 2024 12:03 pm

The video shared by news agency AP is of the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula, which has erupted several times this year, even leading to a state of emergency being declared in southern Iceland in March.

A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appears amid the aurora for a few minutes in the Alaska skies near Fairbanks, April 15, 2023. (Christopher Hayden via AP)

Watch: Sky camera timelapse captures odd baby blue spiral in Alaska night sky

April 18, 2023 8:28 am

The appearance of the swirl was caught in time-lapse on the Geophysical Institute's all-sky camera and shared widely.

Anjana Krishna, IPS officer who stood firm against Ajit Pawar, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks

Anjana Krishna, who stood against Ajit Pawar, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks

India5 hr ago

Maharashtra-cadre IPS officer Anjana Krishna V S, who was in the news for being “reprimanded” by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar while taking action over alleged illegal mining, grew up on the outskirts of an area of Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district that has become notorious for the illegal granite mining.

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