2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge

Jan 4, 2026 - 08:00
2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge
The end of 2025 saw bright auroras over northern skies following a strong solar flare. In October 2024, NASA noted that the Sun had entered its solar maximum phase. Experts predicted that the most frequent and intense Northern Lights would likely occur throughout 2026. Even though solar activity has technically begun its gradual decline since the 2024 peak, the Sun remains hyperactive with numerous sunspots and storms.