Meghan Bartels, a senior news reporter at Scientific American and an expert in heliophysics and space weather, dives into the thrilling world of solar phenomena. She reveals how the sun's solar maximum is creating mesmerizing auroras and discusses NASA's upcoming missions set for 2025, aiming to unlock the secrets of the sun's poles and magnetic field. Bartels highlights the impacts of solar activity on Earth, emphasizing the need for advanced solar observation to safeguard our tech and enhance space exploration.