Answers to commonly asked questions about seeing one of nature’s wonders: the aurora borealis or northern lights.
EarthSky Voices
Members of the EarthSky community - including scientists and scientific researchers, and science writers from across the globe - weigh in on the science that is illuminating and changing our world. (Image Credit: Robert Spurlock)
Posts by EarthSky Voices
Apr 18, 2013
Tips from an EarthSky community member on how to find a good location for the Lyrid meteor shower – and useful things to take with you if you decide to go out.
Blogs | Dec 18, 2012
Right now, there’s huge excitement among those of us who hunt for the aurora borealis, also called the northern lights.
Blogs | May 20, 2012
The solar eclipse of May 20-21, 2012 is part of a cycle – called the Saros cycle – that repeats about every 18 years and 10 days.
Blogs | May 13, 2012
A diverse selection, including footage of tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, and hurricanes.
Blogs | Aug 21, 2011
In global plans to protect plants and animals, fungi are being overlooked. An Egyptian educator and an Egyptian mycologist explain the dilemma.
Blogs | May 31, 2011
Poll shows that 66 percent of Maryland residents want more news coverage of science, and they want it directly from the scientists.
Blogs | Mar 09, 2011
Organic farmers use their understanding of natural processes to optimize crop yields. The surprising results make you wonder where to draw the line between technology and nature.
