Why there seems to be so much activity in the northern and southern lights right now

The aurora borealis and its counterpart in the southern hemisphere, aurora australis, have been awe and wonder for centuries. Recently, photographers and night sky watchers have been capturing the colorful display further south than usual, such as Colorado, the southeast of England and New South Wales. A new solar event over the weekend caused colorful auroras Sunday night and Monday morning, and more can be expected Monday night. Auroras may be visible as far south as Alabama and northern California, according to NOAA’s Aurora Forecast. Check to see if your state is one of many in the viewing area and the best ways to see auroras.