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Timothy Coleman

Missed the northern lights? Don't worry, scientists predict 50 years of intense activity – here's how to plan your next photo trip

Northern Lights taken with the Nikon Z6 II.

You'll need clear visibility, and ideally be in relatively close proximity to the north pole, to witness the northern lights (aurora borealis); but, according to experts we'll get more opportunities, and from further afield, in the coming years.

The sun is around the peak of its 11-year magnetic activity cycle right now – hence the flurry of northern lights sightings in 2024 and 2025 across mid-latitude regions in the US and Europe.

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