Why have the northern lights been so visible? An expert explains
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
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The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
The marvel of magenta, green and purple lights painted the New England skies Thursday night.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa spoke with people in Boxford who were amazed to see the northern lights.
The northern lights were visible across Massachusetts on October 10.
What's behind the brilliant northern lights displays this year? Shawn Dahl, a forecaster with the Space Weather Prediction Center, explains the recent the solar activity with WBZ-TV executive weather producer Terry Eliasen.
It's now unlikely that there will be any sightings of the northern lights Friday night in Massachusetts.
Takako Moriguchi and Rick Domann woke up at 1 a.m. to head to Rockport where they captured a photo of the Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights.
WBZ's Eric Fisher reports.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
Auroras were visible in New England because of a geomagnetic storm. WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher and Juli McDonald have more.
A massive sunspot is causing a geomagnetic storm in space. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
It is an almost certainty that the northern lights will be very active overnight Friday through early Saturday.
A massive sunspot on the sun could make the northern lights visible to millions.
A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.
The solar flare is likely the most powerful since 2017.
There's a chance parts of New England could see the aurora borealis.
The forecast for the aurora borealis has changed.
The aurora borealis could be seen around the world, including in Western Massachusetts.
The northern lights were on full display Thursday night due to an increase in atmospheric activity that caused them to be seen further south than usual.
The northern lights were on full display Thursday night due to an increase in atmospheric activity that caused them to be seen further south than usual. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The aurora borealis could be seen in western Massachusetts during a severe geomagnetic storm.
Police warn that drivers could get pulled over for having the bright lights on their cars.
The Front Porch Arts Collective is working on a "Holiday Feast," staged readings of classic Christmas episodes from the '70s and '80s, including "The Jeffersons," "A Different World," "Family Matters," and "Amen."
Preliminary findings suggest that the oil that leaked into Boston's Muddy River from Leverett Pond in Brookline came from a storm drain, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Kohl's is closing its store in Stoughton not long after the holiday shopping season ends.
Attleboro police arrested special education teacher Susan Martin for allegedly slapping two 5-year-old autistic students.
It will be an active week of weather in Massachusetts with some wintry conditions possible.
Judge Beverly Cannone approved a joint motion by the defense and prosecution as they sought to delay the start of Karen Read's second trial.
Attleboro police arrested special education teacher Susan Martin for allegedly slapping two 5-year-old autistic students.
A driver who initially escaped a crash on Route 3 north in Billerica, Massachusetts was then struck and killed by another car.
Preliminary findings suggest that the oil that leaked into Boston's Muddy River from Leverett Pond in Brookline came from a storm drain, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Will Bill Belichick take over as head coach of North Carolina, or will he hold out for a job in the NFL? We should find out this week.
The Boston Red Sox didn't land the big free-agent prize in outfielder Juan Soto, and now have to set their sights on fixing their starting rotation.
The New England Patriots didn't play on Sunday, but still moved up in the 2025 NFL Draft order thanks to a little help from old friend Mac Jones.
Juan Soto is not signing with the Boston Red Sox, instead inking a massive new contract with the New York Mets.
Boston College's football team is heading to the Bronx, where they will take on Nebraska for the first time in the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.