SCIENCE

March equinox will spark more auroras

By Sanjana Shankar

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Auroras at equinoxes

Skywatchers suggest that the best time to catch auroras is around late March and late September, around the time of the equinoxes.

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Aurora's seasonal fluctuations

Data from the British Geological Survey reveals that, on average, a sizable magnetic storm happens on nearly twice as many days in March as in June or July.

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More auroras

This year, the March equinox will bring stunning auroras. The most common explanation behind the connection between equinoxes and auroras is the orientation of Earth's magnetic field.

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March equinox

The March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. In India, the equinox falls on March 21 at 2:54 AM.

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Theory

The Russell-McPherron effect describes why the Earth experiences heightened auroral activity around equinoxes. It is due to fluctuations in the solar magnetic fields.

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