If you missed the northern lights in May, you may get another chance this year

Did you miss the northern lights in May? The solar maximum means you might get another chance to see auroras further south this year.

The northern lights were visible further south than ever in the past 20 years earlier this month, with bright auroras visible as far south as parts of Florida. While we’re unlikely to see another event of that magnitude, the next couple of years will probably bring plenty of additional chances for folks to see auroras outside their normal areas.

While the northern lights are beautiful, we can’t forget how dangerous the storms that bring them are. Illustration showing how Earth's magnetic field interacts with solar energy that causes northern lights. Geomagnetic storms wreak havoc on our radio and GPS frequencies and can even cause issues with communicating with satellites, airplane navigation systems, and more. We’ve even seen it cause issues with the electrical grid in the past.

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