The spring equinox aligns Earth’s tilt, allowing more solar particles to interact with our atmosphere, creating a perfect setup for vibrant auroras.
1. Why It Happen
Northern lights are most visible around the equinox, usually late at night or early morning, when the sky is dark and solar activity is high.
2. Best Time to Watch
Look for the northern lights in high-latitude areas like Alaska, Canada, Iceland, and Norway, where the aurora is brightest and most frequent.
3. Where to See Them
A clear, dark sky away from city lights gives the best chance to see the auroras. Check weather forecasts and aurora activity maps for ideal conditions.
4. Weather and Visibility
Auroras appear in green, purple, red, and blue due to gas reactions in the atmosphere. Oxygen creates green and red, while nitrogen produces blue and purple hues.
5. Colors of the Aurora
Use a DSLR or smartphone with night mode, a tripod, and long exposure settings to take stunning photos of the dancing northern lights.
6. How to Capture the Moment
They occur when the sun’s charged particles hit Earth’s atmosphere, creating glowing waves. A solar storm tomorrow will boost their brightness over the U.S.
7. Don’t Miss This Event