Lemonly How Do the Northern Lights Work?

Have you gone out chasing the Northern Lights or spotted some stellar photos in your feed? Here’s our illustrated guide to the science behind those awe-inspiring auroras.

Fun fact: Auroras have been more common in 2024, and there's a reason for that. Solar winds are constant, but the sun’s emissions go through roughly 11-year cycles of higher and lower activity. We’re in a period of peak solar activity lasting from around early 2024 to late 2025.

Sources: HowStuffWorks.com, Space.com