Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing the northern lights, which is why destinations with clear skies often outperform more famous locations He ...
Solar activity remains elevated this week, shaped largely by one persistent sunspot region and the steady stream of solar material it has released. Me.
On Aug. 12, 2026 — six months from today — a total solar eclipse will bring a brief totality to Europe. Could aurora and "shooting stars" make an appearance?
We were halfway to dinner when I noticed a white wisp speeding through the sky. “Nate, can you pull over?” I said, trying to keep my cool. “I think I see the northern lights.” This wasn’t the first ...
Aurora photographer Dennis Lehtonen, 30, talks with PEOPLE about where to spot the northern lights in 2026 Getty Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing ...