orthern Lights: Why 2025 Will Be a Good Year for the Aurora
Jan 14, 2025
The aurora has been putting on a show in the night skies recently. If you've missed it, don’t worry—it will be making frequent appearances in 2025, and we're here to tell you why. See the planets at their best in January 2025 The answer lies in the Sun, an enormous engine of energy that influences life on Earth in more ways than we might imagine. The Sun powers these natural wonders through bursts of solar activity, from flares to massive ejections of charged particles. So, What Are the Northern and Southern Lights? You’ve probably heard of the northern lights, and maybe even the southern lights, but what exactly are they? Officially, these natural wonders are called the aurora borealis in the Northern Hemisphere and the aurora australis in the Southern Hemisphere. Both terms refer to the same natural phenomenon: stunning light displays that occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with Earth’s atmosphere. These interactions create mesmerizing waves of green, red, and even purple light that ripple and dance across the sky. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse, the best spots are near the poles. For the northern lights, your best chance for aurora viewing is anywhere near the...