Missed Out on the Northern Lights? Scientists Expect More Solar Storms to Produce Auroras

An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky along with the Big Dipper constellation on in Moscow, Idaho, on Oct. 10, 2024. Ted S. Warren/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday.

Strong solar storms this year have triggered shimmering auroras much farther south than usual, filling skies with hues of pink, purple, green and blue.