If you're thinking of setting out on an aurora borealis quest tonight, the chances of seeing one are slim but not zero. Here's how to use the smartphone to capture one.

For those in the northern states, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, are likely to appear this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather ...

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis May Appear In These States Tonight As ‘Minor’ Geomagnetic Storms Near By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New ...

The colors observed depend on the type of gas and the altitude at which the collisions occur. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is one of Earth's most mesmerizing natural phenomena.

Sky-watchers, you're in luck—the northern lights, or aurora borealis, may make another showing in June, above Alaska and the upper Midwest to the Northeast, according to NOAA.

The Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast and even the deep South could be in for an aurora borealis treat Sunday night.

The Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast and even the deep South could be in for an aurora borealis treat Sunday night.

The Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Alert through Monday, meaning people living as far south as Washington and Northern Oregon might be able to see the aurora.

Pacific Northwest residents may get the rare chance to spot the Aurora Borealis (a.k.a. Northern lights) on Sunday night.

Aurora could possibly be seen across New York and as far south as Alabama and Northern California. The NOAA has upgraded the geomagnetic storm for Sunday, June 1 to a severe G4 event.