20-year high sunspot activity on the sun is linked to increased Northern Lights sightings.

20-year high sunspot activity on the sun (299 sunspots) is linked to increased aurora displays, including the Northern Lights. Sunspots, cool areas on the sun with intense magnetic activity, emit charged particles that interact with Earth's magnetic field, causing gases in the outer atmosphere to glow and create auroras. This year's heightened sunspot activity is attributed to more frequent Northern Lights sightings.

August 17, 2024
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