Solar flares

Brilliant swirlWirbelswirls of green, pink and purpleviolettpurple flood the night sky above Canada’s Yukon Territory. Although the aurora borealisnördliches Polarlichtaurora borealis – also known as the northern lights – is visible from other regions near the North Pole, the Yukon is an excellent place to see this phenomenon in 2026.

In February, solar activity will peakeinen Höhepunkt erreichenpeak as the sun completes an 11-year cycle. So, those watching the aurora borealis from the Yukon will enjoy an extra special light show, with solar flareSonneneruptionsolar flares appearing more often and for a longer time.