According to Dr. Schmoll, the Earth's magnetic field has a north and south pole, just like any magnet. The sun does as well.

If you're unable to view the northern lights in person, an online live view is the next best (and considerably warmer) thing. The northern lights are a truly remarkable spectacle, with curtains of ...

Anybody interested in a free light show? Tickets are free but the performance is fickle. “Aurora can often be observed somewhere on Earth from just after sunset or just before sunrise,” the ...