How Do the Northern Lights Work?

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Have you gone out chasing the Northern Lights or spotted some stellar photos in your feed? Here’s our illustrated guide to the science behind those awe-inspiring auroras.

Fun fact: Auroras have been more common in 2024, and there’s a reason for that. Solar winds are constant, but the sun’s emissions go through roughly 11-year cycles of higher and lower activity. We’re in a period of peak solar activity lasting from around early 2024 to late 2025.

Sources: HowStuffWorks.com, Space.com