Northern Lights 2024 Forecast. Solar activity is expected to strengthen in 2024, which could activate more frequent displays of the aurora borealis, or the northern lights, according to the national oceanic and. On april 8, 2024 will occur near the cycle maximum.

Nasa says may saw one of the strongest aurora events in 500 years, with the sun’s solar maximum making northern lights reach farther south. Here’s why the best northern lights are yet to come.