Scientists at NASA and NOAA think the sun has reached the maximum phase of the solar cycle, which means another year — at least — of intense Northern Lights.

Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.

In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the sun has reached its solar maximum period,

Our very own star, the Sun, is moving into a phase known as the solar maximum, and this means things are about to get interesting.