A strong solar storm, including a full halo coronal mass ejection (CME), has triggered vibrant northern lights displays, reaching lower latitudes than usual. The auroras were visible in various locations, including Iceland, Calgary, North America, and even as far south as Southern Nevada and Beijing. The storm caused fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field (Bz), leading to captivating displays of red, blue, and pinkish lights. Enthusiasts and photographers captured the stunning phenomenon, with some describing it as the most intense and beautiful auroras they had ever seen. The storm's impact continued into the following days, with the potential for further auroral activity.
Heavenly beautiful #aurora borealis put on a dazzling celestial display in many parts of Ergun, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday night. The aurora was spotted in Ergun for the first time and lasted for about 10 minutes. #skygazing https://t.co/lylvirJ95u
lightning strikes https://t.co/zgHCV5Z2MY
Storm chaser @aaronjayjack recorded as the northern lights dazzled over Brandon, Manitoba 🤩 https://t.co/UKtozx8fU0
Here's another image from the other night's aurora over South Dakota. I couldn't help but wonder to myself how many epic displays its probably seen over the decades. #SDwx https://t.co/dMhlrrgo3J
We're continuing to see some lucky folks who were able to catch the #Aurora early Friday morning! Here's a view from Minnesota! #MNwx https://t.co/cmB6FkneFe
Aurora timelapse from last night. It was a good one early in southern Manitoba. #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/U0lfY8sTVj
Active day on the space weather front. Here's the situation this evening. Bz has been bouncing around wildly. #auroraborealis #AuroraAustralis https://t.co/XxypW8Bpim
'Cannibal' solar eruption headed to Earth may trigger auroras https://t.co/XHJ6sKspaT
Northern Lights from Fleming, Colorado tonight. 🎥Gary Mustard II https://t.co/aUv7BUtlkH
Getting quite good in surges. Lady Aurora can’t decide if she wants to dance or not 💃 #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/dOTkP5nir4
While not quite to the levels from early this morning, round two of #NorthernLights viewing at lower than typical latitudes appears underway again tonight. 12/1/2023 https://t.co/6CXMQj02vZ
Visible red glow to the eye now in Manitoba looking NW. #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/1MZpdUw9If
Another attenuating "zap" around 2230 UTC today. Auroral show underway in eastern Canada as we approach 0100 UTC / 8 PM EST. @RyanVoutilainen @TamithaSkov https://t.co/A45J3CrV03
Getting better fast! #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/NSYb3CHs8z
Aurora is visible with some pillars #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/qCHi0Tc8P1
Turning "hot"! #Auroraborealis https://t.co/RuEYSudxJW
Webcam footage showed the northern lights appearing over southern Nevada. https://t.co/hanvtN8O4e
Heating up! More CME action, but will it last into North American evening? #Auroraborealis https://t.co/dvxCMxtMF8
Full res image from this mornings aurora over SD. @ColoradoWXNut and I were calling a bust around 4am and started home, only to stop abruptly in our tracks to the CME finally hitting and quickly found a spot. This was the most insane red I've ever seen with my eyes #SDwx https://t.co/GIJ8YUMgye
Aurora chase preps and planning underway for tonight. Look at this brilliant blue sky overhead. Moonrise st 8:30 so hoping to get an earlier start tonight and also shoot all night. Chasing my passion for @accuweather https://t.co/cyWY2lSYds
Rare watermelon-like colored aurora appeared in Daxing'anling Prefecture, NE China's Heilongjiang. https://t.co/lYep09RG3a
Sit back, relax & enjoy this vibrant view of the northern lights swaying above Wisconsin 🤩 https://t.co/tIc5tdJ1Ih
'Cannibal' solar eruption headed to Earth may trigger auroras https://t.co/qP81LQF7qb
Rattled! The ionosphere that is. Provoked early morning #Auroraborealis #northernlights in North America, but too close to sunrise for many. @TamithaSkov @CadiereGerald @drmna_info https://t.co/WHeauEnGmM
The Northern Lights made a brief appearance in Southern Nevada this morning https://t.co/Gz0LGnV4TI
Delayed but not denied. Solar storm sparks colorful northern lights unusually far south into U.S. https://t.co/SUSPrOU0Tr
Did you see the #aurora last night? https://t.co/ZgtMITllM3
Northern Lights or aurora borealis trending on Weibo tonight as night sky is turning pinkish, red, or blue in some northern parts of Beijing (Huairou, image via 浦石老师). https://t.co/2I8TUbu4jg
Gorgeous combo of a halo and red #aurora over Lacombe in Alberta Canada. 📸 Dar Tanner. #northernlights https://t.co/aoW3Qb07cF
It was a tough night of Aurora chasing, fighting clouds, moon, and a late arriving CME. But eventually everything came together for a beautiful display of lights in the night sky of southern Manitoba. #aurora @accuweather https://t.co/XInwLzubs8
Here we go. Space storm is here https://t.co/SYCTQPWwIm
That was the most insane naked eye red aurora I've ever seen near Highmore, SD #SDwx https://t.co/SZtp3G6H4O
A Strong Solar Storm Is Inbound With a Full Halo CME https://t.co/sek1ShJpDF
A Strong Solar Storm Is Inbound With a Full Halo CME https://t.co/UXeNDNKzgh
Don't worry Vancouver! So far it's mostly a bust for the "cannibal CME" event and the #Auroraborealis at lower latitudes. Yes, there's been some activity elsewhere (Iceland, Calgary), and Bz has fluctuated wildly, but nothing at low latitudes. @RyanVoutilainen @bc_news_addict https://t.co/DLNs7c92kj