Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

but there is plentiful evidence that this can be supplied from the outer regions by induced electric fields as a result of the substorm cycle — a cycle of energy storage in the magnetic field ...

So far in 2024, we have already seen some amazing displays of the Northern Lights. With Aurora Season upon us now, and the Sun having now reached Solar Maximum, we will no doubt see more of this ...

"It may not be fully developed yet or be weak, but then it may be suddenly escalate because a substorm kicked in," he said. "So just be patient and take advantage of that." ...

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"It may not be fully developed yet or be weak, but then it may be suddenly escalate because a substorm kicked in," he said. "So just be patient and take advantage of that." ...

So far in 2024, we have already seen some amazing displays of the Northern Lights. With Aurora Season upon us now, and the Sun having now reached Solar Maximum, we will no doubt see more of this ...