Spring Equinox Auroras Set to Illuminate Northern Skies on March 20
Spring Equinox Auroras Set to Illuminate Northern Skies on March 20
US · Published Mar 19, 2026
The Spring Equinox Auroras will light up the northern skies on March
Ideal viewing locations include Iceland, northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, Alaska, and northern Canada.
The phenomenon is due to increased geomagnetic activity during the equinoxes.
Spectacular display of colors on March 20
On March 20, the Spring Equinox Auroras are set to illuminate the northern skies, offering a spectacular display of colors. This event is caused by increased geomagnetic activity, which is more common during the equinoxes. The Russell–McPherron effect explains this phenomenon, as the Earth's magnetic field aligns with its orbit, allowing more solar wind to interact with the planet's magnetic field.
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