Ever wonder what the northern lights look like from space? Thanks to NASA astronaut Don Pettit, you can see for yourself.

Skywatchers are set to be dazzled by the northern lights over the coming hours, as a geomagnetic storm builds.

The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.

He also posted static photos from the aurora borealis he saw from space, showing the moon setting amid the lights. He explained that while the image may look "upside down", that is how astronauts ...

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography. Read more at straitstimes.com.

One user shared a time-lapse video of the Aurora ... a clear sky in Northern Europe with beautiful New Year's Eve Aurora Borealis. Kp above 5 - at times above 6! The "Australis" variant continues ...

In August, over a calm Michigan lake, Karl Duesterhaus, 34, of Chicago, was treated to an unusual phenomenon: the northern lights ... the camera to shoot in time lapse mode (for iPhone users ...