Northern lights primed to put on biggest show in decades over Canada

Ever wanted to catch a glimpse of the elusive Arctic answer to a rainbow, the northern lights? Good, because there’s never been a better time than this winter. Thanks to a quirk of solar physics, the aurora borealis is primed for a peak parade as the sun’s activity is at max (the feistier it flares in space, the wilder and more impressive the show right here on Earth). Experts say it’s likely to be the finest chance to spy them in two decades....