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Why are autumn nights best for aurora?
Autumn months like September and October are often favourable for viewing the Northern Lights, as the Met Office noted. This is partly due to the 'longer, darker nights' mentioned in the story. More hours of darkness provide a greater window for the aurora to be seen, especially when combined with other factors like solar activity and the Russell-McPherron effect, making autumn a prime viewing season.
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