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A blood cancer survivor partnered with Indianapolis station WTHR to support Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancer. The collaboration highlights the organization's Light The Night fundraising event.
The aurora borealis is putting on a show this Sunday night, with the northern lights potentially visible across 10 states along the U.S.-Canada border. No special equipment needed—just your smartphone and clear skies.
A severe geomagnetic storm could light up skies across 25 U.S. states Thursday night as multiple solar eruptions reach Earth. Skywatchers from Washington to Maine have their best chance yet this season to witness the spectacular aurora display.
A celestial light show could brighten skies across the northern U.S. Wednesday night as the aurora borealis makes a rare appearance. Eight states have a shot at witnessing nature's most stunning display.
A minor geomagnetic storm could bring the stunning aurora borealis to northern states Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The light show is part of the sun's peak activity cycle that's been treating skywatchers to rare displays across America.
A solar eruption could paint the sky green and pink across the northern U.S. Monday night into Tuesday morning. Nature's greatest light show might be visible from your backyard if you're near the Canadian border.
NASA satellite data reveals a surprising shift happening across our planet: many cities are getting dimmer at night thanks to energy-efficient lighting and conservation efforts. The complex pattern of lights tells a story of progress, challenges, and humanity's changing footprint.
A powerful surge of solar wind racing toward Earth could light up the night sky with auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight and tomorrow. Sky watchers across the northern U.S. have a rare chance to catch nature's most dazzling light show right in their backyard.
A dazzling celestial show is coming to the northern U.S. this Sunday night. Thanks to moderate solar activity, millions of people could witness the aurora borealis from their own backyards.
Four brilliant stars form a dazzling diamond pattern across May's night sky, creating the perfect stargazing opportunity. The cosmic display includes some of the brightest stars visible from Earth, and it's waiting for you to look up.
The night sky is putting on a natural patriotic display as Orion's stars shine in striking red, white, and blue hues visible to the naked eye. Stargazers can catch this cosmic color show simply by looking south after dark this week.
Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter for a stunning five-night planet parade visible to the naked eye through Monday. No telescope needed for this cosmic show.
A spectacular aurora australis dazzled Australians across five states Tuesday night, with the southern lights visible as far north as Queensland's Hamilton Island. The rare celestial show brought communities outside to witness nature's most stunning light display together.
Sky watchers across the northern U.S. could catch a stunning display of the aurora borealis Sunday night, thanks to solar storms headed our way. Even minor geomagnetic activity could paint the night sky with dancing curtains of light visible from your own backyard.
Iowa lawmakers are solving a surprising problem: thousands of constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines keeping neighbors awake at night. New sensor technology will make the lights activate only when aircraft approach, ending the nightly light show while keeping planes safe.
LED technology uses 90% less energy than old bulbs and can be fine-tuned to reduce light pollution while keeping streets safe. Lighting designers in London and Paris are showing how intelligent LED design can bring back darker, healthier nights without sacrificing visibility.
You don't need fancy equipment or expert knowledge to catch shooting stars this summer. Seven different meteor showers will streak across the sky from July through August, giving everyone a free cosmic light show.
Multiple neighborhoods in Dunedin, New Zealand went dark Wednesday night when street lights mysteriously failed to turn on, but city crews quickly restored power across affected areas. The swift response brought light back to concerned residents within hours.
NASA's Curiosity rover just captured something special: a nighttime photo of Mars lit up by its own LED lights. The stunning image shows what the Red Planet looks like after dark, with colors more accurate than typical daytime shots.
A powerful solar storm is bringing the aurora borealis farther south than usual, potentially visible across 24 states from Alaska to Colorado tonight. Clear skies could mean a spectacular light show for millions of Americans who rarely get to witness this natural wonder.
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