The strongest geomagnetic storm observed in two decades created a jaw-dropping show.
The aurora put on a spectacular celestial show Friday night. Bright pink, swirling greens, and splashes of purple lit up the night skies over much of the globe. Earlier in the day, the
Space Weather Prediction Center noted that 'extreme geomagnetic conditions have been observed.' G5 is the most intense level for a geomagnetic storm and has not been seen since October 2003. Geomagnetic storms and solar flares can cause widespread disturbances to radio communications, power grids, and navigation signals. It also means the aurora is particularly stunning. https://twitter.
expects the conditions to continue through Sunday, so if you missed the show on Friday, there may still be time to catch it this weekend. The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over waters of Lake Ellesmere on the outskirts of Christchurch on May 11, 2024. Photo: Sanka Vidanagama / AFP, SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP via Getty Images Light green and violet-reddish auroras glow in the night sky in the Oder-Spree district of East Brandenburg, Germany.
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