Spring Equinox to Enhance Northern Lights Display This Weekend
Spring Equinox to Enhance Northern Lights Display This Weekend
US · Published Mar 20, 2026
The spring equinox is expected to amplify the display of the Northern Lights this weekend.
NOAA has issued a moderate geomagnetic storm watch, with potential for strong levels.
The Russell-McPherron effect enhances the interaction between Earth's magnetic field and solar wind during equinoxes, boosting aurora displays.
Solar storms align with spring equinox
This weekend promises an enhanced display of the Northern Lights, thanks to the alignment of incoming solar storms with the spring equinox. Space.com reports that solar eruptions and fast solar wind streams are expected to impact Earth's magnetic field between March 20 and March 21. The NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm watch, with the potential for conditions to briefly reach strong (G3) levels.
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