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The conditions have been favorable for the observation of the aurora borealis in recent days. Astronomy enthusiasts have also been served, as well as photography enthusiasts.PHOTO: Photo by Kathleen Dube / Kathleen Dube

Don’t be surprised if you see an aurora borealis in southern Quebec next night: they will be very numerous until the middle of the year 2025. With the more intense solar flares, these colors might even be noticeable. .to Mexico. University of Montreal astrophysicist Robert Lamontagne explains why.

This luminous phenomenon occurs when the solar wind interferes with the Earth’s magnetic field. At this contact, a luminous and colored veil – generally green in color – appears.