Tag: Solar cycle
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Chasing the 2026 Aurora: Why the Northern Lights Could Dazzle the UK
What makes 2026 special for the Northern Lights? The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are not a fixed show. They depend on solar activity—the Sun’s charged particles interacting with Earth’s magnetic field. In recent years, the Sun has entered a more active phase of its 11-year cycle, increasing the likelihood of spectacular auroral displays. 2026…
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Why 2026 Could Be a Dazzling Year for the Northern Lights
What makes 2026 special for the Northern Lights The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are a celestial display driven by complex interactions between the Sun and the Earth’s magnetic field. In 2026, scientists anticipate a spike in solar activity that could translate into more frequent and brighter auroral displays. For stargazers across the UK, that…
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Why 2026 could be another dazzling year for the Northern Lights
What makes the Northern Lights glow The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are a spectacular display caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with gases in Earth’s atmosphere. These collisions release energy as light in shades of green, purple, pink and red. The colors you see depend on the type of gas and the…