March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade

undefined 3, 2026

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March 2026 could offer the best northern lights display until the mid-2030s, thanks to the “equinox effect” and heightened solar activity. Around the March 20 equinox, Earth’s axis aligns side-on to the sun, letting charged solar particles stream along magnetic lines to create auroras. While solar maximum has passed, strong sunspots could still trigger spectacular displays, though timing and visibility remain unpredictable across latitudes.

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