Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Sunspot that delivered northern lights is returning. What to know.


The same sunspot cluster delivered the biggest geomagnetic storm, and auroral display, that Earth has seen since in decades.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/EverythingScience

Read more on:

Photo of sunspot

sunspot

Photo of Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Related news:

News photo

That giant sunspot that supercharged auroras on Earth? It's back and may amp up the northern lights with June solar storms.

News photo

The Northern Lights Forecast in the U.K.

News photo

How to View the Northern Lights on Sunday Night