Skywatchers about to get best shot at northern lights until 2030

The "equinox effect" doubles the chance of auroral activity in March and September, when the fall equinox occurs, scientists say.

March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade — if the sun stays active

March 2026 could be the best month for the northern lights until the mid-2030s, as celestial mechanics and solar activity combine for potentially potent results.
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The sun’s solar activity peaks this March, boosting chances of stunning auroras

March 2026 could be a historic moment for stargazers and aurora enthusiasts alike. According to experts, this month might ...

First day of spring 2026: When is the spring equinox?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Meteorological spring has already arrived, and with temperatures climbing this week in Northeast Ohio, it ...

It is almost spring. Everything to know about the 2026 spring equinox

Americans set their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8, meaning more daylight. Here's how many days are left until the first day of spring.

Study reveals March equinox effect and solar activity boost chances of seeing northern lights

According to NASA, the solar cycle is a natural process of the Sun, in which the Sun goes through periods of increased and decreased activity approximately every 11 years.