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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
November 18, 2025
How to capture northern lights with Samsung?
Your ultimate guide to capturing stunning Northern Lights photos with your Samsung Galaxy phone. Learn Pro Mode settings, tips, and tricks.
November 17, 2025
What is northern lights season?
Discover the best time to see the Aurora Borealis. Learn why the 'Northern Lights season' is all about darkness, solar activity, and the…
November 16, 2025
What are northern lights (Steve phenomenon)?
Discover STEVE, the mysterious purple ribbon of light in the night sky. Learn what it is, how it differs from the Northern Lights, and its…
November 15, 2025
What is northern lights series about?
Explore the incredible series of events behind the Aurora Borealis. Learn how a journey starting 93 million miles away ends in a…
November 15, 2025
What is northern lights season in Iceland?
Planning a trip to Iceland? Discover the best months to see the Northern Lights, from the official season of late August to mid-April, and…
November 14, 2025
How Can You See the Northern Lights?
Your complete guide to seeing the Aurora Borealis. Learn where to go, when to look, and what you need for a successful Northern Lights…
November 9, 2025
Where Can You See the Northern Lights?
Discover the best places and conditions to witness the northern lights — from high-latitude hotspots to unexpected locations where the…
July 23, 2014
The Best Time to see Northern Lights in Iceland
Facts and advice about when it is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland
August 20, 2012
What Causes The Northern Lights – We prove the cause and effect
Discover what causes the Northern Lights — a stunning natural display created when charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in…
July 16, 2012
What are the Northern Lights?
Learn about the key question: "What are the northern lights?" by watching this great NASA video and reading our article about it.
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
November 18, 2025
How to capture northern lights with Samsung?
Your ultimate guide to capturing stunning Northern Lights photos with your Samsung Galaxy phone. Learn Pro Mode settings, tips, and tricks.
November 17, 2025
What is northern lights season?
Discover the best time to see the Aurora Borealis. Learn why the 'Northern Lights season' is all about darkness, solar activity, and the…
November 16, 2025
What are northern lights (Steve phenomenon)?
Discover STEVE, the mysterious purple ribbon of light in the night sky. Learn what it is, how it differs from the Northern Lights, and its…
November 15, 2025
What is northern lights series about?
Explore the incredible series of events behind the Aurora Borealis. Learn how a journey starting 93 million miles away ends in a…
November 15, 2025
What is northern lights season in Iceland?
Planning a trip to Iceland? Discover the best months to see the Northern Lights, from the official season of late August to mid-April, and…
November 14, 2025
How Can You See the Northern Lights?
Your complete guide to seeing the Aurora Borealis. Learn where to go, when to look, and what you need for a successful Northern Lights…
November 9, 2025
Where Can You See the Northern Lights?
Discover the best places and conditions to witness the northern lights — from high-latitude hotspots to unexpected locations where the…
July 23, 2014
The Best Time to see Northern Lights in Iceland
Facts and advice about when it is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland
August 20, 2012
What Causes The Northern Lights – We prove the cause and effect
Discover what causes the Northern Lights — a stunning natural display created when charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in…
July 16, 2012
What are the Northern Lights?
Learn about the key question: "What are the northern lights?" by watching this great NASA video and reading our article about it.
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.
November 11, 2025
Radar Uncovers Invisible Energy Storms
A powerful Antarctic radar reveals invisible energy showers that last for hours after the visible aurora fades from the sky.
November 10, 2025
Planets Control the Northern Lights?
Ancient aurora records reveal a hidden dance between the Sun and the giant planets, creating predictable cycles in the Northern Lights.
November 9, 2025
Decoding the Aurora’s Erratic Pulse
Scientists used high-speed cameras to find that 'pulsating' auroras don't pulse at all—they flicker chaotically.
November 8, 2025
The Lopsided Auroras Mystery
Scientists found the Northern and Southern Lights can be offset by 3 hours, revealing a dynamic 'untwisting' of Earth's magnetic field.
November 7, 2025
Aurora Storms Scramble GPS Signals
Powerful auroral displays can create 'radio turbulence' that scrambles GPS signals in the Arctic, a new study reveals.
November 6, 2025
Hubble and Juno: Tag-Teaming Jupiter’s Auroras
NASA's Juno mission is at Jupiter, and the Hubble Telescope is its crucial eye in the sky, capturing the planet's epic auroras from afar.
November 5, 2025
Listening to the Aurora’s Electric Current
Using a special radar technique, scientists measured the invisible field-aligned currents that make the aurora glow.
November 4, 2025
Mercury’s Secret X-Ray Auroras
New research reveals that Mercury's magnetic field acts like a particle accelerator, creating invisible X-ray auroras when solar wind hits…
November 3, 2025
Jupiter’s Super-Powered X-Ray Auroras
Scientists just found that Jupiter's auroras blast out super-energetic X-rays, solving a cosmic mystery about the most powerful auroras in…
November 2, 2025
The Pale Green Dot: Alien Auroras
Our nearest exoplanet neighbor, Proxima b, might glow with powerful auroras, offering a brand new way to search for habitable alien worlds.
November 1, 2025
Saturn’s Two-Speed Auroras Revealed
Scientists have discovered that Saturn's auroral light show features a cosmic dance with parts moving at two different speeds at the same…
October 31, 2025
Listening for Alien Auroras: The Mystery of the Silent Planet
Scientists are chasing a mysterious 'ghost' radio signal from a distant planet, a clue to powerful alien auroras that has now vanished.






















