March Offers Prime Viewing for Northern Lights
• March offers enhanced visibility of the Northern Lights due to the 'equinox effect'.
• Geomagnetic activity peaks around the March equinox, increasing the chances of seeing the aurora borealis.
• Optimal viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time on clear, dark nights.
Optimal aurora viewing in March explained
March is an excellent time to see the Northern Lights, also called the aurora borealis. This amazing natural display is caused by geomagnetic storms. These storms happen when charged particles from the sun meet Earth's atmosphere, producing colorful lights.
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