Increased Solar Activity May Enhance Northern Lights Visibility This Week
Increased Solar Activity May Enhance Northern Lights Visibility This Week
US · Published Feb 4, 2026
Powerful solar flares, including an X8.3 class eruption, may increase Northern Lights visibility this week.
NOAA forecasts continued solar activity, potentially leading to auroral displays at lower latitudes from Thursday through Saturday.
The current solar maximum, influenced by the Centennial Gleissberg Cycle, contributes to heightened solar activity.
Solar flares increase Northern Lights visibility this week
Recent observations of powerful solar flares, including an X8.3 class eruption from sunspot AR 4366, signal a potential increase in the visibility of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, this week. This heightened solar activity is part of the surprisingly intense Solar Cycle 25.
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