The solar maximum refers to the period of greatest solar activity in the solar cycle of the Sun which follows an approximately 11-year cycle when its magnetic field undergoes significant changes. These changes manifest in various phenomena such as sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and it's during the solar maximum that sunspot activity is typically at its peak, with a greater number of sunspots appearing on the Sun's surface. What does this all mean? Well, the last was in 2014 meaning that the next will be, you guessed it, in 2025! As if this year wasn't good enough, next looks to be even better! Here are a few memories from Finland, Norway and Iceland.
(I'm very open to any questions you might have on photographing the northern lights and astrophotography as a whole, so do feel free to ask in the comments section at the bottom of the page or drop me a line at rmcanis@msn.com)
NORTHERN LIGHTS IN FINLAND TIMELAPSE
Photographing the northern lights is an unforgettable expereince and no matter how often I have photographed it, it is always a breathtakingly humble expereince. There are times when you just have to take your eye away from the viewfinder and watch!
EPIC ICELAND PHOTO-TOUR: SOLAR MAXIMUM SPECIAL!
AURORA BOREALIS IN NORWAY TIMELAPSE
