Northern Lights

Experiences

Ice melt forces ‘polar bear capital’ to draw tourists in new ways

This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.

11/09/2024

Space

Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say

Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms.

28/05/2024

Destinations

Missed the Northern Lights? Here's where to see them year-round

If you're looking for a greener way to see this stunning natural spectacle then these European destinations are reachable by rail.

13/05/2024

World News

No reports yet of disruptions to power and satellite communications

The unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of colour in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday.

11/05/2024

Destinations

UK Northern Lights: Where and how to see Aurora in 2024

The solar phenomenon will be stronger in 2024 than it's been in more than 10 years.

07/02/2024

Travel News

Northern Lights shine from Stonehenge to Berlin after solar storm

The aurora borealis coloured skies from Shetland to Slovenia last night. Here’s where they could be seen - and why they’re brighter this year.

06/11/2023

Mobility

Mysterious spiral captured amid Northern Lights in the skies of Alaska

It may look like a galaxy up close, or even a portal to another dimension - what caused this odd spiral to appear in Alaska's night sky?

18/04/2023

Mobility

Scientists recreate Northern Lights with rocket to study space weather

Aurora Borealis can cause damage to satellites in severe solar storms. Scientists are experimenting to understand near-space weather better.

30/03/2023

Destinations

Need to recharge? Book a trip to the world's happiest country

An appreciation of nature, safety and security are among the reasons people say this country is so happy.

25/03/2023

Destinations

Scotland’s northernmost Shetland Islands dazzle, even in winter

These wind and sea-battered islands are just the tonic for adventurous souls, as David Attenborough's new Wild Isles shows.

13/03/2023

Experiences

Is this the best place in Europe to stargaze? I went to find out

“Stargazing isn’t just for one night, stargazing should be for a lifetime.”

22/02/2023

Nature

The dark side of the Arctic's ethereal rainbow clouds

This rare phenomenon may look pretty but it has worrying implications for the climate.

10/02/2023

Destinations

The best things to do in Lapland if you don’t celebrate Christmas

From glamping beneath the northern lights to meeting the original settlers, here’s our ultimate guide to Lapland.

22/12/2022

Experiences

Here are 7 of the best Northern Lights photos from around the world

The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year showcases some of the best images taken in 2022.

13/12/2022

Experiences

Starry, starry night: A guide to the best stargazing spots in Europe

With almost 200 dark skies parks across the world, here are our picks of the best places to see the stars in Europe.

10/11/2022

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Rare red northern lights are seen in Finland

Mesmerising northern lights were seen around the Arctic Circle in Finland on the evening of 22 October 2022.

24/10/2022

Destinations

The top 10 places to see the ethereal Northern Lights this winter

A new study has found the most popular places to watch the beautiful Aurora Borealis before April.

10/01/2022

Nature

Never seen the Northern Lights? Here are the best shots of 2021

Travel photography blog, Capture the Atlas, publishes winners of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year.

17/12/2021

Experiences

7 awe-inspiring natural phenomena you can see in Europe

From Iceland's northern lights to Sweden's polar night, these are some of the most unbelievable wonders of nature to be found in Europe.

25/04/2021

Living

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year showcases stunning phenomenon

The award aims to educate people about these natural light shows.

25/12/2020