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From useful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to cellulose for construction, there is treasure to be mined in our sewage, says Graham Lawton

From useful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to cellulose for construction, there is treasure to be mined in our sewage, says Graham Lawton

Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still have a long way to go before they are truly obnoxious to be around

By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen

From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides

Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still have a long way to go before they are truly obnoxious to be around

By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen

From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides

In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large

In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal

The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal

Scientists in China have transmitted encrypted images a record 12,900 kilometers, paving the way for quantum messaging anywhere on Earth

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom are suited for the first flight of the Gemini program in March 1965. NASA loaned Norman Rockwell a Gemini spacesuit in order to make this painting as accurate as possible.

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How can I see the northern lights?

To see the northern lights, you need to be in the right place at the right time.

Auroras are the result of charged particles and magnetism from the Sun called space weather dancing with the Earth’s magnetic field. And they happen far above the clouds. So you need clear skies, good space weather at your latitude and the higher, more polar you can be, the better. You need a lot of patience and some luck is always helpful.

A smartphone can also really help confirm whether you saw a little bit of kind of dim aurora, because cameras are more sensitive than our eyes.

The best months to see aurorae, statistically, are March and September. The best times to be looking are around midnight, but sometimes when the Sun is super active, it can happen any time from sunset to sunrise.

You can also increase your chances by learning more about space weather data and a great place to do that is at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

You can also check out my project, Aurorasaurus.org, where we have free alerts that are based on your location and we offer information about how to interpret the data. And you can also report and tell us if you were able to see aurora or not and that helps others.

One last tip is finding a safe, dark sky viewing location with a great view of the northern horizon that’s near you.

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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)

How can I see the northern lights?

To see the northern lights, you need to be in the right place at the right time.

Auroras are the result of charged particles and magnetism from the Sun called space weather dancing with the Earth’s magnetic field. And they happen far above the clouds. So you need clear skies, good space weather at your latitude and the higher, more polar you can be, the better. You need a lot of patience and some luck is always helpful.

A smartphone can also really help confirm whether you saw a little bit of kind of dim aurora, because cameras are more sensitive than our eyes.

The best months to see aurorae, statistically, are March and September. The best times to be looking are around midnight, but sometimes when the Sun is super active, it can happen any time from sunset to sunrise.

You can also increase your chances by learning more about space weather data and a great place to do that is at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

You can also check out my project, Aurorasaurus.org, where we have free alerts that are based on your location and we offer information about how to interpret the data. And you can also report and tell us if you were able to see aurora or not and that helps others.

One last tip is finding a safe, dark sky viewing location with a great view of the northern horizon that’s near you.

[END VIDEO TRANSCRIPT]

Full Episode List

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Share

Details Last Updated Mar 26, 2025 Related Terms

• Science Mission Directorate
• Auroras
• Heliophysics
• Planetary Science Division
• The Solar System
• The Sun

Explore More 6 min read How NASA’s Perseverance Is Helping Prepare Astronauts for Mars Article 2 days ago 6 min read NASA’s Webb Captures Neptune’s Auroras For First Time

Long-sought auroral glow finally emerges under Webb’s powerful gaze For the first time, NASA’s James…

Article 2 days ago 5 min read NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Team Wins 2024 Collier Trophy

The innovative team of engineers and scientists from NASA, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory…

Article 3 days ago Keep Exploring Discover Related Topics

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Humans in Space

Climate Change

Solar System

Masaki Kashiwara, this year’s Abel Prize winner, co-founded a new field of mathematics called algebraic analysis