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The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade. - The Washington Post
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.
AAndrea SachsMarch 9, 2026

After a spectacular run, the aurora borealis is taking its final bow. In the past two years, the northern lights, which peaked in October 2024, have appeared in skies as far south as Florida and Mex…
