Aurora season is here: What to expect from the northern lights in 2024/25

By Daisy Dobrijevic
last updated 17 hours ago

Planning on seeing the northern lights this year? Here's what you can expect from the upcoming season fueled by heightened solar activity.



ribbons and curtains of light in the sky colored green, purple and pink. There are snow-capped mountains below.
Northern lights exploding over the Alaskan peaks near Atigun Pass along the Dalton Highway, located to the north of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. (Image credit: Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon via Getty Images)

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, summer in the northern hemisphere may be coming to a close as a mesmerizing natural phenomenon begins to take center stage in the northern skies.

The aurora season is upon us, offering a dazzling display of lights that captivate observers around the world.

Here we explore what to expect from the northern lights this season, providing insights into aurora origins, best viewing practices, and expert predictions.

Auroras, commonly known as the northern lights and the southern lights (aurora borealis and aurora australis, respectively), are natural light displays predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic.

More:
https://www.space.com/aurora-season-what-to-expect-northern-lights-2024-and-2025