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The Aurora Borealis Is Back Tonight, and It May Hit Up to 20 States

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (218+ words) This edition of the northern lights is brought to you by a pair of coronal mass ejections that erupted on New Year's Day. The aurora borealis will appear green and pink in the night sky where it's visible. It's a…...

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An Aurora Is Coming Tonight: Here's Where You Could See It

An Aurora Is Coming Tonight: Here's Where You Could See It1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (348+ words) The far-reaching aurora is projected to hit around 25 states on Wednesday. An Aurora Is Coming Tonight: Here's Where You Could See It The far-reaching aurora is projected to hit around 25 states on Wednesday. The Northern Lights may reach as far…...

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Aurora Borealis Alert: 21 States Could Marvel at the Dazzling Northern Lights Tonight

Aurora Borealis Alert: 21 States Could Marvel at the Dazzling Northern Lights Tonight1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (443+ words) A strong G3 magnetic storm is pushing the aurora further south than it's been since June 2025. The green and purple glow of the aurora borealis is caused when solar material interacts with the Earth's magnetic field. Remember that dazzling night in…...

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I Tested 2 Budget Alienware Gaming Laptops, and the 16X Aurora Is the One to Get

I Tested 2 Budget Alienware Gaming Laptops, and the 16X Aurora Is the One to Get3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (952+ words) Without question, the 16X Aurora is worth the small increase in price over the 16 Aurora. The Alienware 16X Aurora offers a choice of a Core Ultra 7 or 9 processor from Intel's Arrow Lake series and either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or 5070 GPU. Our…...

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I Tested Two Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptops, and This Is Not the One to Get

I Tested Two Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptops, and This Is Not the One to Get3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (441+ words) Steer clear of the 16 Aurora and opt instead for 16X Aurora that costs a little more, but is still fairly affordable and clearly the better value. Is the Alienware 16 Aurora worth buying? The short answer is no, no it is not....

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The Aurora Borealis Is Back: These 18 States Have a Chance to See It Tonight

The Aurora Borealis Is Back: These 18 States Have a Chance to See It Tonight4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (318+ words) Prepare to get away from city lights if you want to see the colorful sky show. The aurora borealis may be visible in 18 states this week. August has started heavy for skygazers. We are days away from August's sturgeon full…...

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You Can Still See the Aurora Borealis Tonight. Here's Where the Brightest Lights Will Glow

You Can Still See the Aurora Borealis Tonight. Here's Where the Brightest Lights Will Glow6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (346+ words) While not as strong as Tuesday's lights, tonight's auroras could be impressive for many in the northern US. The sun is near its solar maximum, which has led to remarkable light shows at night over the past year. The Fourth…...

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Aurora Borealis Might Be Visible in the Far North Skies Tonight

Aurora Borealis Might Be Visible in the Far North Skies Tonight8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (793+ words) There's a chance for G4 (severe)geomagnetic storm tonight, NOAA space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl told CNET. There's a chance for G4 (severe)geomagnetic storm tonight, NOAA space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl told CNET. CNET's Erica Devaney spotted the northern…...

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'Aurora Borealis Forecast' Is Trending, but Only the Northern States Will See Anything

'Aurora Borealis Forecast' Is Trending, but Only the Northern States Will See Anything9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (448+ words) Aurora? Sorta! The northern lights were trending on social media Thursday, but don't get your hopes up too much. Only a limited region of the U.S. will be able to see it. Those in states bordering Canada will have the best…...

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Why Are There So Many Aurora Borealis Displays These Days?

Why Are There So Many Aurora Borealis Displays These Days?11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (501+ words) The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years. Why Are There So Many Aurora Borealis…...