The northern lights should be visible in B.C. this week: Here's what to know

A powerful solar storm peaking on Thursday means people in Metro Vancouver and beyond might catch a glimpse of the light show

“This week, the sun is just very active. In general, for the past few years, the sun has been more active due to it approaching the peak of its 11-year cycle. This will cause stronger solar winds.”Photo by Arlen Redekop“Aurora form when charged particles collide with the gases in Earth’s upper atmosphere,” says Leacock. “The collision between the electron/proton and the gas in the atmosphere is what causes the light.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration talks about ‘space weather.’ In simple terms, what does that mean?Article content Porteau Cove Provincial Park is up the Sea to Sky Highway between the B.C. Ferries terminal in Lions Bay and Britannia Beach, about a 45-minute drive from Vancouver.Article content“I’m not sure if I would use the word rare, but I would say it is uncommon,” says Leacock.

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