Solar Storms in 2025: How Solar Cycle 25 Is Creating Stronger Auroras Worldwide
Solar Storms in 2025: How They’re Creating Stronger Auroras Worldwide 2025 has become a historic year for aurora sightings. Bright, colorful northern lights have appeared across the USA, Europe, China, India, Pakistan, and even lower-latitude regions — places where auroras rarely occur. The reason is simple: powerful solar storms during Solar Cycle 25’s maximum phase. What Are Solar Storms? Solar storms happen when the Sun releases massive bursts of energy, including: Solar flares Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) High-speed solar wind These charged particles hit Earth’s magnetic field and create geomagnetic storms , which produce auroras. Credit: Azhar Aman Why Auroras Are Stronger in 2025 1. Solar Cycle 25 at Its Peak The Sun is in the most active part of its 11-year cycle. Solar Cycle 25 has turned out stronger than expected , producing more frequent sunspots, flares, and CMEs. 2. Repeated Powerful CMEs In 2025, the Sun launched several strong C...