The aurora borealis (or northern lights) can be an almost eerie sight: Picture emerald green swirls coloring the otherwise darkened sky. But scientists have a boring explanation for this ...

The end of September proved to be an ideal time to view the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, in Iceland. Photo/Video: Vimeo/Sævar Helgi Bragason ...

Iceland is one of the best places to make that dream come true. The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been mesmerizing people for centuries, from ancient cave dwellers to astronauts.

Time-lapse photos have captured the Northern Lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik. The lights, also known as aurora borealis, occur when charged particles collide with gases in the ...

During the rest of the year, Iceland experiences near-constant daylight, meaning there isn't enough darkness for the aurora borealis to appear. Put simply, if you visit in late spring or summer ...