More Northern Lights Could Be on the Way as Solar Storms Strengthen

However, it doesn’t actually tell meteorologists how strong the storms will be when they reach Earth.

The timing is crucial.

First up, you need an active sun firing out coronal mass ejections.

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Secondly, these bursts of solar eruptions need to be aimed at the Earth.

Then it comes down to timing, we need the greatest activity to occur during our nighttime.

It’s also a good idea to avoid city lights and find a vantage point like a hilltop.

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