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Northern Lights May Be Seen in Many Places This March

Solar storms are making the Northern Lights very strong this March. People in many US states and other countries can see beautiful colors in the night sky. This is a rare chance because the lights will be weaker after 2026.

1 min readLevel 3March 31, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

storm

/stɔːrm/

noun

A strong and sometimes dangerous event in nature, like heavy wind, rain, or energy from the sun

“The solar storm made the sky glow with bright colors.”

appear

/əˈpɪr/

verb

To become possible to see; to show up

“The lights can appear in the sky on clear nights.”

bright

/braɪt/

adjective

Giving out a lot of light; easy to see

“The stars look very bright when there are no clouds.”

toward

/tɔːrd/

preposition

In the direction of something

“She walked toward the window to see the sky.”

active

/ˈæktɪv/

adjective

Doing a lot of things; busy and full of energy

“The sun is very active and sends energy to Earth.”

chance

/tʃæns/

noun

A time when something is possible; an opportunity

“This is your best chance to see the Northern Lights.”

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The Northern Lights are back this March. Solar storms are sending energy to Earth right now. This makes bright colors in the night sky. People in ten US states can see them. Green, pink, and purple lights may appear.

The best time to look is late at night. You should go outside between 10 PM and 2 AM. Try to find a dark place away from city lights. Look toward the north to see the colors. Clear skies will help you see better.

Scientists say 2026 is a special year for this. The sun is very active right now. After this year, the lights will get weaker. The next big chance will be in the 2030s. So do not miss this beautiful natural show!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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What causes the Northern Lights to appear?
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What is the best time to see the Northern Lights?
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Why is 2026 special for the Northern Lights?
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Where should you look to see the Northern Lights?
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How many US states can see the Northern Lights?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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What colors can people see in the Northern Lights?
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What is the best time to watch the Northern Lights at night?
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Why is 2026 a special year for the Northern Lights?
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What should you do to see the lights better?
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When will the next big chance to see the Northern Lights come?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? What was it like?
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Would you like to travel to see the Northern Lights? Where would you go?
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What is the most beautiful thing you have seen in nature?
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Do you like to look at the night sky? Why or why not?
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What natural event would you most like to see in your life?