Spanswick says the white patch has been referenced in scientific ... certainly a heat source" and says it suggests that the aurora borealis are more complex than previously thought.

"You'd see this structured—almost like a patch—grey-toned or white toned-emission connected to the aurora," said researcher Emma Spanswick.

From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring ...

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been a near-weekly occurrence in recent months. Back in May of 2024, aurora borealis lit up the skies for nearly a week straight, and in October ...

The aurora borealis is on the bucket list of photographers ... This is an unprocessed, lossless image file format that allows white balance (and a variety of other camera settings) to be changed ...

As the solar activity that causes the aurora borealis is expected to reach the peak of its 11-year cycle in the next year, opportunities to see it are booming via cruises, train trips and tours.

Although less likely, viewers in South Dakota, Michigan, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine may also see the aurora. The sun sends more than heat and light to Earth — it sends energy ...