Amateur astronomers take note: we are in the midst of a “solar maximum”, which means the Sun is getting “super energetic”, said Time Out .

This period of heightened solar activity, which only takes place every 11 years, is likely to continue into 2026. So it’s a great time to spot the Northern Lights, as the Sun is producing more frequent solar flares, triggering the dazzling displays that so many of us hope to experience in our lifetime.

The auroral zone spans several countries, including Norway , Sweden, Finland, Iceland and parts of Canada . You’re most likely to spot the Northern Lights between mid-September and April, and “as a rule, the farther north you go, the darker it is and the longer the aurora season”, said The Times . Still, there are no guarantees and you’ll “nee

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