Since May this year, the aurora borealis (northern lights), has at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media has been alive with images of the skies glowing with green,

Parts of the northern U.S. could have an opportunity to see the northern lights on Wednesday night, with additional chances likely through the end of the week, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (See updated forecast for Thursday night.)

The results of a massive solar flare from earlier this week could create more amazing light shows for people in the northern parts of the US.

Did you know most auroras are only seen in places above 60 degrees latitude? This natural wonder, known as the Aurora Borealis, amazes millions every year. But, in 1989, an aurora was spotted as far south as Key West in Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.

Geomagnetic storm conditions are expected on Saturday night, likely pulling the northern lights further south below the Canadian border, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. (Here’s an updated forecast for Sunday night.)

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are created when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere. These charged particles are called "solar win