Increased solar activity causes auroras that dance around Earth’s poles, known as the northern lights, or aurora borealis, and southern lights, or aurora australis. When the energized particles from coronal mass ejections reach Earth’s magnetic field, they interact with gases in the atmosphere to create different colored lights in the sky.

The northern lights were seen across Southeast Texas Tuesday night, so Mike Iscovitz and Peyton Galyean explain the science behind the northern lights.

AMAZINGBelieve it or not, the northern lights were spotted last night in parts of the Tampa Bay area. And there's another chance to see them tonight.

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.

The Northern Lights danced across KELOLAND Tuesday night with vibrant colors throughout the sky. The lights are expected to return Wednesday night. “Most of

According to experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the northern lights are best able to be seen between an hour or two of midnight. So, in Georgia, the best time to look up to the sky and see the red, purple, pink and green lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. That's what NOAA describes as the "prime viewing time."

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was scheduled for launch on Sunday (Nov. 9) but it has been delayed until Wednesday (Nov. 12) due to poor weather conditions. The launch will be the first big test for the rocket’s first NASA mission, and a statement of intent for the company’s founder Jeff Bezos against competitor SpaceX.

The northern lights dazzled skies across the United States on Tuesday. CNN space and science writer Ashley Strickland explains why sky-watchers may get to view the vibrant show again on Wednesday night.