How The Lights Get In 2024. As solar activity is expected to peak in 2024, we could be in for some beautiful skies this year. The northern lights in 2024 are going to be vibrant, thanks to the solar maximum.

Why does the aurora happen? There are plenty of exciting astronomical sights to see in the night sky in 2024, from meteor showers and wandering planets to icy comets, rocket launches, supermoons, and more!