The sun has officially reached its solar maximum period, increasing the likelihood of more displays of the northern lights and potential infrastructure disruptions. Representatives from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made the announcement last week,

NASA, NOAA, and the International Solar Cycle Prediction Panel have confirmed the Sun has reached solar maximum, slightly earlier than expected in its 11-year cycle. Thanks to the solar probes, telescopes,

The sun is at a point where its two poles have flipped, and NASA says that means we'll get more light shows here on Earth — including a more visible northern lights. The sun is at its "solar maximum" period,