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Solar activity reaches record levels: The brightest Northern Lights in 10 years to be observed in March
March 3, 2026 10:55 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 23 views

In March 2026, the brightest Aurora Borealis of the past decade is expected. The phenomenon is linked to the peak of the Sun’s 11-year activity cycle and may be visible farther south than usual.
Astronomers and scientists report that during March 2026, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) will be observed in its brightest and most spectacular form of the last decade. This rare natural phenomenon is associated with the Sun reaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle. As a result of the interaction between powerful charged particles emitted from the Sun and the Earth's magnetic field, the sky will be painted in green, red, and purple colors.
According to experts, this time the aurora may be visible not only in northern countries but also in regions much further south than usual. Thousands of tourists wishing to witness this magnificent phenomenon with their own eyes are already heading towards Scandinavian countries, Iceland, and Canada. Scientists note that this event is of great scientific importance for studying the physics between the Sun and the Earth, in addition to its sheer beauty.