Interactive: Why auroras are surging during one of the weakest solar cycles in 126 years

Have you been wondering why the northern lights are suddenly all over social media — and in the news? Noticed an unusually high number of jaw-dropping aurora photos lately? Shocked to see photos of the northern lights as far south as Florida? For the last few years, have friends and family been calling you while you’re in bed, demanding you get up and look outside like you’re on aurora duty? ...