Can you see the northern lights in California? Light show expected to peak in 2024

For many star-gazing fans in California, catching a glimpse of northern lights in person seems like a dream. However, that could change this year. In December, scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted peak solar activity in January and October of 2024, which could result in more dramatic light displays in the skies above California. The phenomenon, which occurs predominately in high-latitude regions, is known as the northern lights, or, aurora borealis, in Earth’s northern hemisphere and the southern lights, or aurora australis, in the southern hemisphere. “I...