Over the past weekend, a powerful G5 solar storm produced a rare and widespread display of the Northern Lights, visible as far south as Texas, Florida, and even the Bay Area in California. The geomagnetic storm, categorized as a G4 event, was one of the strongest in two decades and was caused by a massive sunspot region, AR3664. This event led to spectacular auroras across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, and parts of Europe. Scientists noted that the solar activity also caused some electronic disruptions and radio blackouts. The storm's effects were captured by various satellites, including ISRO's Aditya-L1 and Chandrayaan-2. Although the initial storm is fading, more solar activity is predicted, with potential for additional auroras. Notably, an X8.7 flare was recorded on May 13th and May 14th, contributing to the ongoing solar phenomena.
The X class solar flares keep coming, except now they are not from the departing sunspot group, they are from a new sunspot turning towards the earth in the coming days. No downtime I guess. More details coming later today.
Another one! X-class flare, 2.9. Possibly from old region 3655, just resurfacing on the eastern limb, as this one is not yet numbered. Centered around 1438 UTC / 7:38 AM PDT. This solar cycle is most interesting. @MarksGonePublic @bobmackin @RyanVoutilainen @50ShadesofVan https://t.co/UU8KYXWsRS
NOAA detects another solar flare following sun-produced geometric storm: 'Not done yet' https://t.co/pRj9YJRFHB
An X2.9 X-ray flare was observed at 15/1438 UTC (15/1038 EDT), this time from an unnumbered region from beyond the Sun's SE limb, likely old Region 3655. Due to the source location, Geomagnetic impacts are not likely at Earth. Stay tuned to our webpage for updates! https://t.co/L4WT8AHoRf
The sun unleashed another powerful solar flare, its strongest yet in the current solar cycle, officials announced on Tuesday, signaling that the barrage of massive solar explosions is far from finished. https://t.co/UxDNTka4eF
Region 3664, now over the southwest limb, produced another X-class flare at 0837 UTC. Significant magnetic looping remains visible above the region, suggesting additional strong flares are possible despite its far-side location. https://t.co/QTZTxlIGZx
Over the weekend, a solar storm brought the northern lights to much of the U.S. Just days later, the sun let out an even bigger solar flare. https://t.co/H31l7EcoCE
Northern lights may be visible across Northern California this weekend. Why are they so active right now? https://t.co/eFkelExLCy
The sun is nearing the peak of its 11-year activity cycle & it just erupted its largest flare from a massive cluster of sunspots as they rotated away from Earth https://t.co/DhVGMf1Xcq by @meghanbartels on @sciam
Yesterday, the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (#SUVI) onboard @NOAA's #GOESEast ๐ฐ๏ธ captured the sun's largest flare of this solar cycle (lower right edge) with a magnitude of X8.7, according to @NWSSWPC. X-class flares are the most powerful types of flares. Latest #spaceweatherโฆ https://t.co/ciVKY2BPSi https://t.co/nKcq67rQkt
Officials said on Tuesday that the sun emitted another X-class solar flare from the same massive spot that contributed to the weekendโs dazzling auroras โ and that itโs the strongest one so far in the current solar cycle. https://t.co/9qEqdJrY4m https://t.co/vktwsYHX6f
#SpaceWeather Message Code: SUMX01 Serial Number: 157 Issue Time: May 15 0905 UTC SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1 Begin: May 15 0818 UTC Max Time: May 15 0837 UTC End Time: May 15 0852 UTC X-ray Class: X3.4 Optical Class: na Location: S22W90 NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong #solarstorm
Watch the moment the Sun launched its strongest solar flare in half a DECADE towards Earth - as scientists warn it could wreak havoc on radios and GPS satellites https://t.co/iEyWvkw8Vd https://t.co/bnXFl74uud
A series of powerful solar flares recently brought the Northern Lights to many parts of the world where they typically arenโt seen, including Japanโs Hokkaido Prefecture. Read the full article here: https://t.co/YHyyi0Vskx #NHKWorld https://t.co/Xlel8JwQn5
While millions of Americans looked up this weekend to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, satellites orbiting the Earth captured what the geomagnetic storm looked like from above. https://t.co/tWTq3110ON
Solar flares behind aurora were captured by Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, Aditya-L1: ISRO https://t.co/bHiL2P792J
Strongest X8.7 Solar Flare Of This Solar Cycle Sparks Radio Blackout, Earth On Alert https://t.co/yUleFb9JHo
Powerful #SolarStorm impacts #Earth, says #ISRO https://t.co/Hxsr8R639o
Chandrayaan-2 noticed changes around the Moon as solar storm hit Earth #Chandrayaan2 #moon #earth #space https://t.co/AjfBIdOAcd
Chandrayaan-2 noticed changes around the Moon as solar storm hit Earth https://t.co/RzPkX2HhA3
Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Radio Blackouts Expected On Earth https://t.co/AoqNB38LMU
Gargantuan sunspot explodes with strongest flare. Will auroras return to Ladakh? #aurora #Ladakh #science https://t.co/Gm57nR9UlQ
Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in nearly a decade days after dazzling Northern Lights seen over London https://t.co/nVGFfviUcF
Sun releases strongest flare of a decade โ hereโs what it means for Northern Lights https://t.co/dMRZf3Yulf https://t.co/C0YNzWBWTv
Magnetic Storm Moment: ISRO Captures Solar Flares Behind Northern Lights The solar flares that caused auroras to light up night skies around the world have been snapped by India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft and Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. The recent magnetic storm was the most intense inโฆ https://t.co/W0f924I7Im
Earth in the clear after Sun emits largest solar flare in nearly 10-year cycle https://t.co/ZUXjDXsu1Q
The Sun Erupted Earth-Directed Solar Storm https://t.co/2Q02d3Acqo
ISRO Captures the Signatures of the Recent Solar Eruptive Events from Earth, Sun-Earth L1 Point, and the #Moon: @isro #Earth #L1point https://t.co/4mXtIfxd4j
#Isro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. More here๐https://t.co/9l28WIQTwL https://t.co/qJJBm2tXNJ
The Indian Space Research Organisation has captured the signatures of the recent solar eruptive events from Earth, Sun-Earth L1 Point, and the Moon. https://t.co/PPDPsScsA6
On Tuesday, the sun launched its largest solar flare in seven years and the largest of the ongoing 11-year solar cycle. It marks the culmination of an excessively busy period for our closest star. https://t.co/6PGl1GFLLe
The same massive sunspot that gave Earth multiple nights of stunning aurora displays has now produced the largest flare of the current solar cycle https://t.co/l2SvQp6t9K
Nature talks to physicists about what to expect in the next months and beyond for the Northern Lights as the Sun hits its 'maximum' https://t.co/TZAzxEyY9t
Did you get a chance to see the aurora borealis in Colorado? https://t.co/H8ag6MeIUQ
Millions of Americans looked to the sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this weekend. But cameras were also trained on the storm from space, capturing phantasmal monochromatic shots from the sun's electromagnetic radiation. https://t.co/v8BqNsYrIy
Forecasters are predicting more solar activity throughout Tuesdayโmeaning the Northern Lights could still appear in the sky for millions of people across North America tonight. https://t.co/sk4nBbCKFH https://t.co/5SRl2orZE1
WATCH: The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, danced across the skies in Canada on May 10. Read more: https://t.co/BMGj3wfNj9 https://t.co/y7JCqR7NOv
BREAKING: The sun is going bonkers -- and just unleashed the strongest solar flare in 7 years. The solar activity, however, is rotating away from Earth and not expected to result in another geomagnetic storm and auroras. Read more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/bF9jSqqDys
While the X8.7 solar flare is a headline grabbing event as it is the strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle thus far... based on STEREO A COR2 coronagraph imagery the resulting coronal mass ejection is likely not aimed at Earth. The M4.4 solar flare that peaked not tooโฆ https://t.co/i5n44X36IF
Massive New Solar Flare Could Disrupt Communications, Scientists WarnโBut More Northern Lights Are Unlikely https://t.co/S8YJ9IzTTD https://t.co/yZ0OfaXdds
๐จ JUST IN: Another โBehemoth Solar Flareโ Sparks Radio Blackout Across North America The X8.7 solar flare is the biggest one yet. https://t.co/Hfxu5HwNuv
Aurora is back: Northern lights may be visible in these states Tuesday https://t.co/cfqHuJeLuC
Solar Storm That Recently Hit Earth Was Most Intense Since 2003: ISRO https://t.co/B1eYLr9i1z https://t.co/Qeu91Jfnh3
Another "Behemoth Solar Flare" Sparks Radio Blackout Across North America https://t.co/CRRRn6WXTC
People across the globe have been witnessing the #AuroraBorealis. It's sparked by an unusually strong solar storm, but what could this mean for those hovering above Earth in space? We spoke with a @NASA scientist about the double-edged consequences of these dazzling lights: https://t.co/hw03ykBnhL
BREAKING - Sun emitted a strong ''X8.7'' solar flare on May 14, 2024, peaking at 12:51pm ET. NASAโs Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the event (Image Credit: NASA/SDO) READ MORE: https://t.co/c0RZdCds8p https://t.co/yNgAAHHJUx
US suffers radio blackouts after being hit by ANOTHER solar storm https://t.co/RAsUyFFuE1 https://t.co/oxFPwwM1FU
This is the biggest flare of the solar cycle. A flare is different from a CME. Flares reach Earth within 8-9 minutes as a bombardment of high-energy electrons. They cause shortwave radio blackouts. CMEs are shockwaves of magnetism and electrons and can cause the aurora. https://t.co/3Nzj0BUz7Q
This was a biggie. Estimated as X 8.7. Biggest yet. Centered around 1656 UTC. Over the Americas in terms of HF signals impact. No auroral effects anticipated @TamithaSkov @CadiereGerald @drmna_info @RyanVoutilainen @ensembleator @bc_news_addict #AR3664. https://t.co/DP3P6mdHwA
This animation captures the latest X8.7 flare again in AR 13664. It is the largest in solar cycle 25. We see much dynamic motions, including a global coronal wave, than in the last video for the X1.7 flare that occurred earlier today. https://t.co/oGt3bL3TDT https://t.co/BzSjwj3y2x
BREAKING: Massive X8.8 solar flare occurred a few minutes ago, the most intense of this solar cycle - NOAA https://t.co/eED2FCmE6I https://t.co/SAFPnzUsYu
NEW - After a โfinal blastโ solar flare, the Northern Lights may return this week https://t.co/Je8QaHAOkc https://t.co/kjKxMA98Kk
With a @NOAASatellites SUVI #GOESEast animation: https://t.co/LL9TngbGJF @UWSSEC @NASASun @UWCIMSS https://t.co/UF4rWsX3c8 https://t.co/P4AgBgMubF
Active region 3664 โ the same that spat out multiple earth-directed CMEs and gave us the extreme geomagnetic storm/auroral display โ is still producing massive flares even as it rotates away from Earth. A shortwave radio blackout is ongoing across the Americas. https://t.co/bxxD5SDFV1
Tuesday's northern lights: Will the aurora be visible in California? https://t.co/akWYljyYYO https://t.co/yjkGJGOBWs
Region 3664 = Old Faithful for big solar flares โฆX 8.8 ๐ฒ group is no longer Earth facing however but stillโฆ wow. https://t.co/NZTHEfR4aA
The unusual sight of aurora borealis was visible across Britain on Friday, including southern parts of the country and London. https://t.co/DxXpc4aggT
REGION 3664 NOT DONE YET! PRODUCES X8.8 FLARE...LARGEST OF THE SOLAR CYCLE! https://t.co/NJZUdRCrt1
Explosive X8.79 flare from 3664 as it rotates over the limb - as far as I'm aware, the most powerful flare of Solar Cycle 25. Only impacts I would expect at Earth would be a likely fairly significant radiation storm. https://t.co/YgAqAmeVNi
X8.79 solar flare, bit late but good go
Potential geomagnetic storm Tuesday could bring another dazzling Northern Lights show to northern US https://t.co/QRRhvnskU1
Strong R3 radio blackout in progress (โฅX1 - current: X8.53) Follow live on https://t.co/3Xxrvc3cpA https://t.co/16boDM5dlP
Although the geomagnetic storm that illuminated the night sky was expected to end on Tuesday, forecasters are now predicting more solar activity throughout the day. https://t.co/s6VHx2DjGf
If you missed the spectacular northern lights displays over the weekend, you may have another chance to see the aurora Tuesday night โ at least if you live up north. https://t.co/bvDGWJcq1T
#ISRO captures the signatures of the recent Solar Eruptive Events from #Earth, Sun-Earth #L1 Point, and the #Moon: @isro ๐๏ธ Catch the day's latest news and updates โ https://t.co/GZk1UxmS5v https://t.co/q6ZWA5sgpm
ISRO Captures the Signatures of the Recent Solar Eruptive Events from Earth, Sun-Earth L1 Point, and the Moon: ISRO https://t.co/kVuNdjzbOu
Solar storm had no major impact on satellites: Isro; Aditya-L1, Chandrayaan-2 instruments monitored & captured signs Read: https://t.co/9l28WIQTwL https://t.co/lIEGshzd3N
Timelapse footage captured a vibrant aurora borealis dancing over the Seattle skyline over the weekend. A series of powerful solar storms colored skies across the Northern Hemisphere that could seen in Canada, Europe, China and beyond. https://t.co/1MlPOvpjKi https://t.co/FKh2O1DGsD
If you missed the auroras that set skies aglow in red, purple and green curtains of light Friday night, it may be a long wait before seeing another display as widespread and magnificent. The next one could be next week or in 50 years, an expert said. https://t.co/SzJOkP396l
An "extreme" G5 #solarstorm gave southern states a rare view of the #NorthernLights earlier this week. @CharlesPeekWX captured these mesmerizing images from Lawson Lake in Lawson, Missouri. https://t.co/o8CZVEJPKX
ISRO Captures the Signatures of the Recent Solar Eruptive Events from Earth, Sun-Earth L1 Point, and the Moon https://t.co/bZBCW9flT1 https://t.co/SaqGu5LjOV
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems. https://t.co/L1bbr2rDMh
Earth got its bell rung this past weekend, sucker-punched by the Sun itself in the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 2 decades. The event took scientistsโ breath away with its power. https://t.co/8MRmRScfYH
Region 3664 produced two X1 flares within 12 hours of each other. Anyย CMEs associated with these flares are not likely to have any impacts at Earth. If it holds together, we could see Region 3664 rotate back ontoย the visibleย side of the Sun in about two weeks! https://t.co/wUFWVehVd5
This past weekendโs geomagnetic stormโthe largest in more than 2 decadesโnot only yielded once-in-a-generation aurorae but also took scientistsโ breath away with its power. https://t.co/d86DZAurMD
Major X1.25 flare from sunspot region 3664 Follow live on https://t.co/3Xxrvc3cpA https://t.co/vBH2CdO0PR
Friday night's stunning northern and southern lights were extraordinary and extraordinarily rare. Now scientists wonder, will the next geomagnetic superstorm come in 5 years or 50 years? @KashaPatel reports โคต๏ธ https://t.co/R1XSuP7AmV
#SpaceWeather Message Code: SUMX01 Serial Number: 154 Issue Time: May 14 0236 UTC SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1 Begin Time: May 14 0203 UTC Maximum Time: May 14 0209 UTC End Time: May 14 0219 UTC X-ray Class: X1.7 Location: S19W87 NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong #solarstorm
Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the northern lights were reported across the PNW and worldwide this past weekend, with sightings in Germany, Switzerland, London, Prague, Barcelona and elsewhere: https://t.co/d7jIb1jZsP
Today's parting shot from AR3664, now on the sun's limb, an area magnetically coupled to Earth. Indeed the flare from 3664, centered around 0210 UTC, ionized upper layer's of Earth's atmosphere, causing radio blackouts. @K3TripleR @CadiereGerald @drmna_info @ElijahBman https://t.co/5dO1xWmiO1
The spot that won't stopโข with another X-class solar flare: an X1.7 peaking around 10:08pm ET this evening. It does have an associated CME, but it's likely to be mostly directly upstream of Earth's orbit as the spot region is soon to rotate off the disk. https://t.co/2wBLrzxOKl
In case you missed the Northern Lights, we've got ya ๐ Who else captured them with Insta360? ๐ ๐ธ @monsport06 with #Insta360AcePro and GingerBearUK (Reddit) with #Insta360X4 #northernlights #aurora #naturelovers #videography https://t.co/ZklJCfVp95
We might be sharing all the Northern Lights photos we've gotten from this past weekend for a while! Thanks to Brooke for sharing this photo taken in Scottsdale โจ๐๐ซ You can check out other Photos of the Day on our websiteโฌ๏ธ https://t.co/fNYXL79Zjx
In case you missed the Northern Lights, we've got ya ๐ Who else captured them with Insta360? ๐ท ๐ธ @monsport06 with #Insta360AcePro and GingerBearUK (Reddit) with #Insta360X4 #northernlights #aurora #naturelovers #videography https://t.co/oH1KXJLcpv
In case you missed the Northern Lights, we've got ya ๐ Who else captured them with Insta360? ๐ท ๐ท@monsport06 with #Insta360AcePro and GingerBearUK (Reddit) with #Insta360X4 #northernlights #aurora #naturelovers #videography https://t.co/hpToxLdy3X
In case you missed the Northern Lights, we've got ya ๐ Who else captured them with Insta360? ๐ ๐ธ @monsport06 with #Insta360AcePro and GingerBearUK (Reddit) with #Insta360X4 #northenlights #aurora #naturelovers #videography https://t.co/DGSOhoiSDS
Why Were Aurorae Seen So Far Away From The Poles This Weekend? https://t.co/LZiLs3HELK
Why photos of the Bay Area's northern lights were better than in person https://t.co/rdw8px1WX9
Why you may get another chance to see the northern lights soon Read more: https://t.co/ck8LQUqoAh
This was really cool to see! You probably heard about the northern lights that could be seen around the nation due to a major solar storm over the weekend. Usually, the spectacular sight is visible from the more northern parts of our hemisphere. Certainly, rare to see here! https://t.co/ufkYQZHEQz
It's possible California residents could see the northern lights again this year, or next, scientists say, as the sun is at a peak in the solar cycle. https://t.co/h48hB6zf5O
NEW: It's possible California residents could see the northern lights again this year, or next, scientists say, as the sun is at a peak in the solar cycle. https://t.co/g7G7548Ltf
The Northern Lights could be visible one more time on Monday night in Alaska, Canada and the northern U.S. https://t.co/MIJbLUeIg0
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day: May 14: G2 (Moderate) May 15: G1 (Minor) May 16: None (Below G1) Issue Time: 2024 May 13 2103 UTC https://t.co/ZbtuNtIFJC
๐This weekend, many Bay Area residents caught a glimpse of the pinkish, purple glow of the aurora borealis illuminating the night skies โ thanks to a powerful solar storm. Hereโs a roundup of those stunning moments around the Bay Area. @KQEDscience https://t.co/yTKqqtxh6q
WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? For many of you, the recent G5 event was the first time you've ever seen the northern lights. Obviously, this event was unusual, a particularly potent geomagnetic storm. Why did this one become so strong? An impressively large complex of sunspots producedโฆ https://t.co/4wRc2FIH75
Northern Lights dazzled Central Texas thanks to rare geomagnetic storm. Stunning photos emerge from across the region. Moreโฌ๏ธ https://t.co/vKU0pwtN0f
Stunning timelapse footage shows the evening sky over Tasmania lit up with an array of colors of an aurora during the strongest geomagnetic storm in nearly 20 years, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. https://t.co/8m92gvmvd9 https://t.co/EBQ6nlseKD
Many onlookers were able to capture the Aurora Borealis on May 11. ๐ญ โจ Did you happen to see it too? Share your videos and photos with us here: https://t.co/ljfQkPxhrN https://t.co/pctMOyOatG
Missed the Northern Lights this weekend? Another solar storm could be on its way https://t.co/GHyVENBbsG
The northern lights paid a visit to Utah this past weekend, leaving residents in awe๐ฑ๐ Were you able to catch a glimpse? MORE PHOTOS: https://t.co/jFH2cb6tbe ๐ธ: Spencer Bawden in Cache County https://t.co/pg5NnKJ6FK
A solar storm offered up some stunning nighttime images of the Northern Lights across the Bay Area and California this weekend. One of the strongest solar storms to hit Earth in two decades is behind the light show. https://t.co/o8y6Jyc6Qj https://t.co/769QugYM5e
Cosmic skies in Boulder ๐ Did you catch the northern lights this weekend? Shoutout to our community members who captured these amazing photos (shared on IG) ๐คฉ: -theboulderdude -vandeveerdesign -microfilmsbyallen -aidan.cr3 https://t.co/gOEixiUIno
Did you know the Northern Lights were visible as far south as the outskirts of San Antonio this weekend? You might have another opportunity to see them if you missed it. https://t.co/yDeQR3rhxE
Today's M6.6 solar flare from sunspot region 3664 launched an energetic and wide coronal mass ejection which has a chance to arrive at Earth despite the region being close to the west limb. An asymmetrical full halo coronal mass ejection was launched which has a good chance toโฆ https://t.co/9EKDn99kWD
๐๐๐ so awesome!! Great captures from my friend @ChiPhotoGuy of Northern Lights that dazzled across area skies Friday night and Saturday night. #northenlights #Auroraborealis https://t.co/YyPoE8G5cO
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida. https://t.co/aUDQZcZq3b
I may now have had the best view of the aurora from the historic geomagnetic storm, but maybe the last view. This is from Anchorage, Alaska, at 2:00 a.m. on May 13th. This is the darkest time of night here and there is substantial twilight. https://t.co/Yz2UU3hXiJ
We've all been seeing the Northern Lights across the region, but what is behind it? ๐โจ๐ซ Read more: https://t.co/SBt2iaEMAC https://t.co/OXMeYQiDJc
A G4 geomagnetic storm led to a rare sighting of the Northern Lights in the Texas Panhandle on Friday night. Photos captured by residents show the stunning display in Carson, Hutchinson and Lipscomb counties. https://t.co/nIvUdeivZF
Curious about the colorful #auroraborealis that swept through the U.S. last weekend? We're still dazzled & we've got the answers you need! https://t.co/yDctTSn7fT
NEW - More geomagnetic storms predicted Monday, radio blackouts and auroras expected https://t.co/b9AkrYmnaq https://t.co/suT0dbMVNs
#MustRead: The beautiful auroras witnessed across multiple countries were the result of solar flares, which caused geomagnetic storms and reportedly caused some electronic disruptions. https://t.co/gMHGmbnAyf
The northern lights may be visible for one more night tonight. See who could have the best view around our area -- don't forget to share your photos! https://t.co/hryVlHnLW7 https://t.co/tRB3JagxTm
Did people see the wonderful Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) over Peterborough and the rest of the UK this weekend? ๐ฎ They occur when electrically charged particles from the Sun collide with the Earth. โ๏ธ ๐ Some great piccies shared all over social media ๐ https://t.co/Ka2vilbmXL
Did you see the northern lights in Arizona this weekend? If not, you have one more chance https://t.co/0DVUnCni0g
WATCH: Scientist explains impact of northern lights and powerful solar flares https://t.co/ianLgXQc20 https://t.co/3OyfwSMJtL
How geomagnetic storms make spectacular auroras https://t.co/R526Sag3Zq
The spectacular auroras that danced across the sky in many parts of the world over the weekend are fading, scientists said Monday, as the massive sunspot that caused them turns its ferocious gaze away from Earth. https://t.co/MEuwewpfd6 https://t.co/U7AWNgeqFA
๐คฉ We're starry-eyed after the weekend of Northern Lights, seen here at China Camp Beach in San Rafael. ๐ธ: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images https://t.co/KINHaNGYLf