Angela Fritz

A geomagnetic storm caused by solar flare activity could trigger numerous effects for life on Earth this weekend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Space Weather Prediction Center runs a model every few minutes that predicts where the aurora will be easiest to spot.

A stunning aurora, caused by a severe geomagnetic storm, is painting the sky shades of pink, purple and green as it spreads into locations it rarely reaches Friday night. Follow here for the latest

Here are some tips to capture images of the northern lights with your smartphone, courtesy of the Iceland tourism board (It knows a thing or two about the aurora):

Scientists are warning an increase in solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to disrupt communication on Earth into the weekend.

The aurora was visible across the East Coast and in the South Friday.

The record is all but certainly the warmest temperature the planet has seen in at least 100,000 years.

The Earth has experienced its hottest day on record as scientists warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences

CNN — A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists

Light blue and turquoise phytoplankton seen through the clouds highlight the ocean currents off the coast of Greenland. New research suggest an important system of these currents is at risk of collapsing as soon as next decade.