Mars has had frequent planet-wide auroras in recent months, including an unprecedented trio of events in February. Experts say the sudden increase is the result of the ongoing solar maximum.

The light shows can be seen across the entirety of Mars, due to our neighboring planet's lack of magnetic field.

As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.

NASA’s Perseverance rover captures video of solar eclipse on Mars. The Mastcam-Z camera recorded video of Phobos, one of the Red Planet’s two moons, to study how its orbit is changing over time.

Peak solar activity sparks unprecedented ‘global auroras’ on Mars - Red planet experiencing greatest level of auroral activity in 10 years