Iowans were treated to mesmerizing colors from the aurora borealis, or Northern lights, in the sky Tuesday night. This is because of a severe geomagnetic storm triggered by solar flares. The lights ...

The northern lights -- or the Aurora Borealis, to give it its full name -- is a stunning phenomenon that fills the night sky with colors. Typically seen in northern areas like Iceland, Alaska or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Happily, capturing the aurora using a phone and camera has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How do I photograph the Northern Lights tonight? The aurora ...