The aurora are set to be at their best in the next few years, but what creates the light show in the first place? Join us as we talk with aurora expert Melanie Windridge in Episode 2 of our Aurora special series of Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices