The 2024/2025 aurora season is expected to be particularly spectacular due to the upcoming solar maximum. Here's what to expect:
The sun goes through an approximately 11-year cycle of activity. The solar maximum is the peak of this cycle, when the sun is most active. The next solar maximum is predicted to occur in 2024/2025.
During solar maximum, the sun releases more charged particles into space through solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This increased solar activity leads to more frequent and intense auroras.
The best time to view the northern lights is typically between September and April, when the nights are dark enough. However, during the upcoming solar maximum, auroras may be visible earlier in the evening and further south than usual.
The most active aurora months in 2024/2025 are expected to be: – September 2024 through April 2025 – Peaking in 2025 around the solar maximum
Auroras are graded on the Kp index, which measures geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0 to 9. During the upcoming solar maximum, more intense Kp 5-7 auroras are expected to be visible further south.
The best places to view the northern lights during the 2024/2025 season are: – Northern Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland) – Iceland – Greenland – Alaska – Northern Canada
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