The best time to try and see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you’re hoping to see ...

Keep in mind that the northern lights may be visible for only a short time, so it's important to be ready to capture the moment when they appear. We can put this most simply: Find the darkest place ...

If skywatchers are near the North Pole, the spectacle is called the aurora borealis (or northern lights) — and if they're near the South Pole, it is called the aurora australis (or the southern ...