About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

It was a rare cosmic collision — and the sky responded in technicolor. A rare and rowdy “cannibal” solar eruption slammed ...

Efforts by Community District 7 to convert streetlights to solar hit a bump in the road Thursday when supervisors rejected all five contractor bids.

According to a NOAA forecast map, the red “viewline” indicating the southernmost locations auroras will likely be visible ...

A geomagnetic storm unleashed by the sun on Sunday could create colorful auroral displays over parts of the United States ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

A strong geomagnetic storm means the Northern Lights could be visible north of Chicago near the Illinois-Wisconsin border and ...

Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains the astronomy and meteorology behind the formation of the Northern Lights.

The northern lights are gearing up for an encore. Here's which states can catch another glimpse of the colorful light display ...

The northern lights are gearing up for an encore. Here's which states can catch another glimpse of the colorful light display ...