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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the Northern Lights? Our FAQ section answers the most common questions — from what causes the aurora to when and where you can see it best. Explore science made simple, backed by real data and expert insight
What time are northern lights visible?
Discover the optimal time to witness the Aurora Borealis. Learn why the 'magic window' from 10 PM to 2 AM, combined with the right season,…
How to take northern lights video with iPhone?
Learn the essential gear, settings, and apps you need to capture stunning, high-quality videos of the Aurora Borealis using just your…
How often are northern lights visible in Iceland?
Discover how often you can see the Northern Lights in Iceland, the best months to visit, and the key conditions you need for a successful…
How often are northern lights visible?
Learn how often the Northern Lights appear, from the best times of year to the impact of the 11-year solar cycle on aurora visibility.
How long are northern lights visible?
Discover how long an aurora display lasts, from fleeting moments to all-night shows, and learn the best seasons and times of night to see…
How to see northern lights in USA?
Your ultimate guide to seeing the Northern Lights in the USA. Discover the best locations, timing, and tips for witnessing the aurora in…
How to watch northern lights in UK?
Your complete guide to seeing the Aurora Borealis in the UK. Discover the best locations, times, and tools to increase your chances of a…
What causes northern lights in UK?
Discover why seeing the Aurora Borealis in the UK is a rare treat and what specific solar conditions and Kp-index values are needed for it…
How to see northern lights in Utah?
Can you see the Aurora Borealis in Utah? Yes! Learn the best locations, timing, and tools to hunt for the rare but magical Northern Lights…
How to see northern lights using phone?
Your smartphone is a powerful aurora hunting tool! Learn how to use apps to find the Northern Lights and capture stunning photos with your…
What time are northern lights in UK tonight?
Planning to see the aurora in the UK? Learn the key factors that determine the best viewing times, from solar activity and Kp-index to…
How to see northern lights in UK?
Can you see the Aurora Borealis in the UK? Yes! Our guide covers the best locations, times, and conditions for spotting the Northern Lights…
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the Northern Lights? Our FAQ section answers the most common questions — from what causes the aurora to when and where you can see it best. Explore science made simple, backed by real data and expert insight
What time are northern lights visible?
Discover the optimal time to witness the Aurora Borealis. Learn why the 'magic window' from 10 PM to 2 AM, combined with the right season,…
How to take northern lights video with iPhone?
Learn the essential gear, settings, and apps you need to capture stunning, high-quality videos of the Aurora Borealis using just your…
How often are northern lights visible in Iceland?
Discover how often you can see the Northern Lights in Iceland, the best months to visit, and the key conditions you need for a successful…
How often are northern lights visible?
Learn how often the Northern Lights appear, from the best times of year to the impact of the 11-year solar cycle on aurora visibility.
How long are northern lights visible?
Discover how long an aurora display lasts, from fleeting moments to all-night shows, and learn the best seasons and times of night to see…
How to see northern lights in USA?
Your ultimate guide to seeing the Northern Lights in the USA. Discover the best locations, timing, and tips for witnessing the aurora in…
How to watch northern lights in UK?
Your complete guide to seeing the Aurora Borealis in the UK. Discover the best locations, times, and tools to increase your chances of a…
What causes northern lights in UK?
Discover why seeing the Aurora Borealis in the UK is a rare treat and what specific solar conditions and Kp-index values are needed for it…
How to see northern lights in Utah?
Can you see the Aurora Borealis in Utah? Yes! Learn the best locations, timing, and tools to hunt for the rare but magical Northern Lights…
How to see northern lights using phone?
Your smartphone is a powerful aurora hunting tool! Learn how to use apps to find the Northern Lights and capture stunning photos with your…
What time are northern lights in UK tonight?
Planning to see the aurora in the UK? Learn the key factors that determine the best viewing times, from solar activity and Kp-index to…
How to see northern lights in UK?
Can you see the Aurora Borealis in the UK? Yes! Our guide covers the best locations, times, and conditions for spotting the Northern Lights…
The Science Explained Simply
With the help of AI and a human touch, we turn complex science papers on aurora into clear, simple explanations — making research that once felt out of reach easy to understand.
The Perfect Storm for GPS Blackouts
The worst GPS signal disruptions occur when dense 'islands' of plasma, called polar cap patches, drift into the active dayside aurora.
Invisible X-Ray Storms on Hot Jupiters
Hot Jupiters can create their own X-ray glow that is 1,000,000 times stronger than Jupiter's auroras, just by interacting with their star's…
Saturn’s Lopsided Auroral Temperatures
Despite receiving less sunlight, Saturn's southern aurora is hotter than its northern counterpart due to a weaker magnetic field that…
Space’s Hidden Battery That Powers Black Auroras
A hidden 'battery' in Earth's magnetic tail generates an electric field that vacuums electrons out of our upper atmosphere, causing auroras…
Ringing Earth’s Magnetic Bell with a Chemical Cloud
Scientists created a 35km-wide magnetic 'bubble' that generated waves strong enough to power an artificial aurora.
The Moon’s Amnesia: Solving Its Violent Past
The Moon may have only started 'recording' impacts after its magma ocean solidified, effectively wiping the slate clean of its earliest,…
Mars’ Moons: Forged in Fire, Not Captured
A giant impact on Mars created a disk of meter-sized molten blobs that collided and ground each other down into the dust and pebbles that…
Tuning In to Alien Auroras
Scientists have identified 16 exoplanets that might be broadcasting auroral radio signals powerful enough for our telescopes to detect…
Magnetosphere’s Echo: Waves to Weather in 7 Seconds
Scientists found a direct link: powerful plasma waves in the magnetosphere create turbulence in the ionosphere with a precise 7-second…
The Electric Engine Powering STEVE’s Glow
STEVE's unique glow isn't from particles raining down from space, but from intense electric fields generated right inside Earth's own…
The Secret Engine Inside a Moon’s Magnetosphere
The Hall effect creates powerful ion jets in Ganymede's magnetosphere, forging an asymmetric 'double magnetopause' and rewriting the rules…
Solar Storm’s Cosmic Shadow
A powerful solar storm can literally push away cosmic rays, causing a sudden drop in particle counts on Earth—a 'shadow' that precedes the…