Will the Sun’s solar maximum phase this year affect the colors we see in the aurora? Find out the science behind these incredible lights in the sky.

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While green is the most common color in the northern and southern lights, other colors are more likely to appear during times of high solar activity. In 2025, we are in one of these active periods.

With increased solar activity, there will be more auroras, and they will be even more spectacular and visible farther from the poles, giving more people the chance to witness their breathtaking beauty.

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