Northern Lights

Moments

Uber launches limited-time Northern Lights-spotting rides in Lapland

The offering will coincide with a peak period of solar activity, when the celestial phenomenon will be particularly intense.

20 February 2026

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Russian cosmonaut films Northern Lights above Earth

A Russian cosmonaut filmed the aurora borealis displaying intense green and red hues at high altitudes above Earth on Monday.

21 January 2026

Earth News

Solar storm brings aurora borealis to Portuguese skies

Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm.

20 January 2026

Space

Space in 2026: Moon missions, eclipses and auroras

Euronews Next gives a rundown of what the universe has in store for us in 2026.

29 December 2025

Destinations

How ice hotels are built and where to stay in one this winter

Rates typically start from €400 for a night in an ice hotel, where guests often sleep on beds made from frozen river water.

17 December 2025

Moments

These European Christmas trains offer snowy peaks and festive markets

Start off the holidays with a bang with these unique European winter and Christmas train journeys, offering luxury, adventure and slow travel.

6 December 2025

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NASA astronaut captures Northern Lights from space

Nasa astronaut Zena Cardman filmed the glow of the Northern Lights - or aurora borealis - from above on the 17 November.

23 November 2025

Space

Astronomers spot first giant star eruption beyond the Solar System

A nearby star has just been caught throwing a tantrum – and it could rewrite what we know about the potential for life in the universe.

13 November 2025

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Aurora Borealis: Rare red and pink lights seen across Europe from Ireland to Austria

Skywatchers in Europe witnessed the Aurora Borealis due to a G4 geomagnetic storm, with rare sightings in Austria. The spectacle may continue in the coming nights.

12 November 2025

Travel News

Why are Europeans desperate to see the Northern Lights this winter?

A solar phenomenon has led to ‘extraordinarily high’ demand for a quadfecta of prime-positioned destinations.

26 October 2025

Moments

Why the northern lights will be so visible in 2025

The northern lights will be stronger in 2025 than they have in at least a decade.

27 December 2024

Travel News

Cosy cabins and solo male travel: 2025’s top travel trends

Destinations that reduce stress and bring nature closer are trending for 2025.

29 October 2024

Moments

Northern Lights and penguin parades: Where to embrace nature in 2025

What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.

16 October 2024

Moments

How it feels to ride Canada's 45-hour long train

This 45-hour train ride takes you to the polar bear capital of the world.

12 October 2024

Moments

Ice melt forces ‘polar bear capital’ to draw tourists in new ways

This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.

11 September 2024

Space

Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say

Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms.

28 May 2024