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How to See Northern Lights Before They Fade
As the solar cycle shifts, the Northern Lights are expected to diminish, but observers can still catch a surge this week alongside a crescent moon, offering a viewing opportunity before they fade.
9 Mar, 08:31 — 9 Mar, 10:00
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wapoMostly Factual22d ago
The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade.
As the 11-year cycle downshifts from solar maximum to solar minimum, the lights will begin to diminish, so the time to plan a trip is now.
By Andrea Sachs
Read full article →forbes22d ago
See A Crescent Moon As Northern Lights Surge: The Night Sky This Week - Forbes
See A Crescent Moon As Northern Lights Surge: The Night Sky This Week Forbes
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