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Northern Lights Expected to Dazzle Again Soon

Recent solar activity suggests more aurora displays are imminent, offering another chance to witness the stunning phenomenon.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14:  An English Cocker Spaniel looks over the fence as a woman passes by during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Two people watch the northern lights Friday night from Perkins Peninsula Park on the shores of Fern Ridge reservoir west of Eugene, Oregon.
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Overview

  • Last week's geomagnetic storm produced the most significant aurora since 2003.
  • Scientists predict more Northern Lights in the coming weeks due to heightened solar activity.
  • The sun is nearing its solar maximum, increasing the frequency of geomagnetic storms.
  • Auroras are created when solar particles collide with Earth's atmospheric gases.
  • Future solar storms could impact satellite communications and power grids.