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March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade — if the sun stays active (www.livescience.com)
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Due to the equinox effect, there’s approximately a double chance of seeing the northern lights, as the sun likely reached the end of a period of solar maximum activity in 10/24

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[–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Wooooo, come on Carrington Event!