US EditionNorthern Lights Forecast: These 8 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight
- Last year, the Aurora Borealis amazed viewers across the UK, with spectacular light shows reaching regions in the southern parts of the country, including Dorset and Berkshire.
- Sightings increased due to the sun’s rising activity following the solar minimum in December 2019, with the solar maximum expected around July 2025.
- Solar storms emit charged particles that get trapped in Earth’s magnetic field, especially near the poles, causing aurora displays when these particles heat atmospheric atoms.
- Krista Hammond of the Met Office explained the sun’s 11-year solar cycle affects aurora frequency, forecasting more frequent Northern Lights sightings over the UK soon.
- As solar activity peaks, more of the UK can view the aurora borealis, increasing public interest and creating more opportunities for space weather observation.
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