An aurora viewed from the space station in January 2025. NASA Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been treated to another spectacular light show in the form of an aurora ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. NASA ...

From the ground, an aurora is stunning. From space, it’s otherworldly in its beauty. Unfortunately, most Earthlings won’t have the opportunity to view the celestial light show from space. But ensuring ...

Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...