The northern lights were visible across most of the northern United States, Canada and Europe last night in a rare appearance.
The northern lights were visible across most of the northern United States, Canada and Europe last night in a rare widespread appearance thanks to a massive solar storm.
The night sky was brighter than usual for a good chunk of the northern hemisphere last night due to the Aurora Borealis being visible much farther south than normal. The aurora’s rare appearance was notably seen by residents of the New York City/New Jersey area, Chicago, and California; with sightings reported from as far south as Texas and all around the world.
“Caused by charged solar particles arriving at Earth from yesterday’s solar flare,” Tyson wrote. “They slam into atmospheric molecules of Oxygen and Nitrogen, rendering them a-glow. Here, Red and Green are visible, with the Big Dipper looking on.” The result was a brilliant show for thousands of people who normally live outside of the aurora’s typical area, and photographers from all around the world reveled in the opportunity to capture the event. Many posted photos on social media platforms like Threads and X throughout the night., most of Canada and Alaska should get a good show, but even states like Idaho, the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin should also be able to see it.
My favourite image I’ve ever taken. The peak of last night’s historic aurora display over Poolbeg Lighthouse.What happened last night is something that I thought was only a dream. The strongest aurora ever, above the Dutch windmills. I still can't believe this was real. Captured after midnight in The Netherlands.
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