Everyone remembers their first time seeing the Northern Lights. Part of that is because, unlike everyday stargazing, some travel is typically required to catch them at their most vivid—and even then, you still need to get a little lucky with conditions for the best possible viewing experience. Therefore, it pays to prioritize seeing them even when there’s only a slight chance it will be an awe-inspiring show. But don’t wait too long: Scientists say this week’s spectacular Northern Lights won’t be this strong again for another decade.

The sun has been more active in recent months.

You may have noticed that the Northern Lights have shown up in some unusual places over the past year and a half. That’s because the sun is currently in what’s known as a solar maximum phase of Solar Cycle 25, w

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