A massive solar storm, the biggest in decades, has created dazzling displays of colorful lights across the Northern Hemisphere, including the United States. The storm has led to sightings of the Northern Lights in various locations, with forecasts indicating the possibility of more aurora borealis displays. Geomagnetic storm activity is expected to continue, offering opportunities for skygazers to witness the spectacular natural phenomenon.
Gallery: From late Friday to early Sunday, rare auroras were spotted around the world far from the poles, triggered by solar flares from an extreme geomagnetic storm. https://t.co/4YSXAsnAzY
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
In Photos: Auroras sparked by solar storm color north Japan's skies https://t.co/1RtIac3Qjr
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show around the globe, but no serious problems reported https://t.co/DsROcInCXk
Rare solar storm brings light shows to night sky https://t.co/vNPkHXKbnF https://t.co/gY4EisZ3u9
Geomagnetic storming to persist tonight... https://t.co/FdIRFiiXGP
An unusually strong #SolarStorm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. https://t.co/XMn43pJPkF
A strong geomagnetic storm has trigged the aurora borealis across the globe over the weekend. https://t.co/8jZwmZ1qsP
A series of coronal mass ejections produced dazzling shows across the Northern Hemisphere on Friday and Saturday for places that don’t normally see them. Forecasters say the solar storm is expected to continue Sunday night and possibly into the week. https://t.co/kcRqxCecOo
A powerful geomagnetic storm, caused by solar activity, creates northern lights in the skies of the U.S. and England and some irregularities to electrical grids https://t.co/V4YCczLeCA https://t.co/V4YCczLeCA
A powerful #SolarStorm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and satellite positioning systems. https://t.co/90EARm8iRA
An unusually strong solar storm triggered spectacular skyward light shows across the world. https://t.co/QoIzdKdhS6
So what about northern lights prospects tonight around DC area? It really depends on whether geomagnetic storm activity can increase to at least Level 4 out of 5. Right now, activity is weak but NOAA says there's a good chance it will increase. 1/3 https://t.co/j3TRwmispE
The spectacular aurora borealis could be visible again on Sunday night in much of the U.S. as a powerful geomagnetic storm continues. Here’s what to know. https://t.co/spvzF87kcy
While our historic geomagnetic storm has subsided, forecasts call for conditions to intensify again sometime later Sunday. The current forecast suggests G4 to G5 storming could return, pending the arrival of several additional sun burps. This could allow the northern lights to… https://t.co/3eoaPVVoTi
We could be in for another amazing display of the Northern Lights tonight. A series of coronal mass ejections are expected to merge and reach Earth by midday Sunday, causing another large geomagnetic solar storm and aurora potential. • Try after 9 PM https://t.co/AW0tHY7uk5
Most extreme solar storm in 20 years brings beautiful northern lights The major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere caused stunning aurora displays across northern Europe and very low latitudes in the U.S. https://t.co/b7SAvRfy1k
Solar flares sparked the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing spectacular displays of auroras, or northern lights, in skies around the world. https://t.co/WQYl4wN0kB
VIDEO: The Northern Lights illuminate the skies above Germany and the United Kingdom as the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades strikes Earth. https://t.co/g1T2z4BxD2
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported. #solarstorm #northernlights #USA #UK #Europe #auroraborealis #Russia https://t.co/doZHzryEWV
Large parts of the world got a rare glimpse of Northern Lights on Friday and yesterday after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms hit Earth for years.
A powerful #solarstorm charged the atmosphere of the Earth, which led to the aurora borealis, or northern lights, sparkling across the world. https://t.co/O25bUeRzGv
A rare geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights to Southern California, turning the skies a breathtaking shade of electric hues. https://t.co/8ztWzRVbVt
SWPC maintaining the G4 or great geomagnetic storm watch with conditions expected to ramp up again Sunday 5/11/2024 #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights https://t.co/7LvW3GlS7u
Northern lights from geomagnetic storm seen across Arizona https://t.co/HxXHBbcHHI https://t.co/kviXiAbcds
Quick aurora update... Geomagnetic storm activity not as strong as last night but some aurora showing up in Michigan. *Chance* things pick up markedly pre-dawn & northern lights spread south. Might be worth setting alarm for 4a or so in DC area and checking skies. (1/2) https://t.co/nFKlgEM8rV
The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused dazzling lights displays in parts of Latin America overnight on Friday, May 10, including a rare appearance in Mexico. https://t.co/G4W4njq4Uv
A powerful #solarstorm -- which could continue into Sunday -- has triggered spectacular #celestial shows usually confined to the northern reaches of the planet. https://t.co/k4ne2JPKP9
The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused the aurora borealis to appear around stretches of the northern hemisphere where they rarely reach https://t.co/sqlPlK3374 https://t.co/LyuIAo4tfm
Look up! 👀📸 Widespread auroras are possible again Saturday night, and maybe even Sunday night, as an intense geomagnetic storm continues sweeping over Earth. https://t.co/XbysmefEDe
SoCal stargazers were treated to an unprecedented sight when the night sky lit up green, pink and red. The aurora borealis or Northern Lights made a rare appearance here. Here's where you can best see it tonight. https://t.co/NxkhXLw2uT
Downward trend in Kp levels into the early evening PDT, the official SWPC forecast has G4 (or possibly higher) later tonight as additional energy from follow up CMEs arrive. Levels should be lower though to start the night. Stay tuned. #auroraborealis #northernlights 5/11/2024 https://t.co/0GoY1pH8vx https://t.co/fvhTvwYIgS
People across the Northern Hemisphere were treated to a dazzling light show late Friday and early Saturday after a rare solar storm swept Earth.🤩 https://t.co/jHYzcVEXKT
An extreme geomagnetic storm has made the Northern Lights visible from across the globe. https://t.co/X3Qo9qnX0X
🌌 A once-in-a-generation, top-tier severe to extreme geomagnetic storm — with widespread displays of the northern lights — continues. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci breaks down odds of seeing the aurora borealis again tonight https://t.co/cNNYvbyMCk
🚨 NORTHERN LIGHTS SPECTACLE CONTINUES TONIGHT A powerful geomagnetic storm lights up the Northern Hemisphere skies again on Saturday. The usually elusive aurora borealis dazzles further south due to this rare storm, marking a second vibrant display. Prepared power utilities… https://t.co/Lls3QEI391 https://t.co/bht8RK2yje
Northern lights illuminate the US sky in rare geomagnetic storm. Where to see them tonight. https://t.co/4Lq999CAF8
The second night of G4 to G5 geomagnetic storm activity ahead per @NWSSWPC Levels have been on the downtrend since midday but may rebound at times into Sunday 5/11/2024 #auroraborealis https://t.co/zmP8aE8Fhd https://t.co/w1MxfwJNNK
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious problems reported https://t.co/dX5XUtIknQ
Check out the photos from around the world as a rare solar storm illuminated night skies on Friday, beaming neon rays of magenta, green, and blue across much of the northern hemisphere. https://t.co/AM9PLbxhOe
Night skies in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere are expected to bloom again on Saturday night with the vivid colors of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, as a powerful geomagnetic storm caused by a hyperactive sun persists through the weekend. https://t.co/Mph1sbGKa9
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight, with sightings of the Northern Lights as far south as Fort Lauderdale, Florida. https://t.co/nFnL9djtFi https://t.co/tUuoUOcdnN
Additional Aurora sightings (weather permitting) may be possible this evening into Sunday! A Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued for Sunday, May 12th. Periods of G4-G5 geomagnetic storms are likely. https://t.co/IJqyfU6uSi
LET THERE BE LIGHTS: A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. https://t.co/3dLJ6Ezdyj
Quick note: Aurora odds in DC area aren’t great tonight because geomagnetic storm has eased from level 5 to 2. And we’ll have clouds around (but less than last night). Still worth staying tuned for updates in case things change. Sunday night more promising because NOAA predicts…
In photos: Geomagnetic storm brings northern lights to southern Canada and around the world https://t.co/23GdlQTOd3
'Extreme' geomagnetic storm may bless us with more aurora displays tonight and tomorrow https://t.co/bhIJbumnQ8
Additional Aurora sightings (weather permitting) may be possible this evening into tomorrow! A Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued for Sunday, May 12th. Periods of G4-G5 geomagnetic storms are likely! 👀 https://t.co/iibFBuyzXo
An exceptional geomagnetic storm swept through Earth’s atmosphere on May 10, resulting in stunning displays of the #NorthernLights that were seen across North America and beyond. #Auroraborealis https://t.co/Zitro7PlkD
NEW: MORE geomagnetic storming — once again to the extreme level — is slated for tonight and tomorrow night especially. Aurora outbreaks will continue across the United States. https://t.co/OrRKfE013C
Earth has been rocked by the first extreme geomagnetic storm in two decades, creating a spectacular light show in UK skies and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere Read more👇 https://t.co/GTa56VKkwr
NEW: MORE geomagnetic storming — once again to the extreme level — are slated for tonight and tomorrow night especially. Aurora outbreaks will continue across the United States. https://t.co/Ucv94nFJtE
IF G4-G5 storm happens Sunday night, this could be best chance for DC area to the see the northern lights as there will be less cloud cover. Stay tuned!!! https://t.co/VOoGNFUYTu
#WATCH: Northern lights dazzle skygazers as an 'Extreme' solar storm hits Earth, painting the night sky with mesmerizing hues #NorthernLights #NorthernLightsuk #NorthernLightsUS #USA #SolarStorm https://t.co/iU9JyVNm6v
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported https://t.co/DhdKKLKUZB https://t.co/gwrGU1ikwu
Auroras lit up the night skies throughout nearly the entire United States last night. You'll get a second chance to see them tonight. https://t.co/atDpOOBuce
Will Americans see the northern lights again tonight? https://t.co/YtD94PvB7Y
Solar Storm Creates Dazzling Display of Colourful Lights Across Northern Hemisphere #solarstorm #Science #viral #sciencenews https://t.co/nsv3sNTQ4d
The geomagnetic storm is not over, and there is an increasing chance you may have another opportunity to catch the aurora borealis TONIGHT! @MatthewCappucci will have a special update later today.
A rare solar storm produced dazzling displays of color early Saturday, illuminating the night sky in much of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Illinois and Chicago. https://t.co/6bQwKEUs7t
Latest NOAA forecast is for "strong" rather than "extreme" geomagnetic storm activity tonight. That would mean chance of northern lights in DC area is small - esp given clouds, but not zero. We have more details here: https://t.co/kV2bomSqQI https://t.co/7TUUlwg4n1
Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm https://t.co/uzYiDUnpDk
Ok folks-- we could see more EXTREME geomagnetic storm activity TONIGHT & northern lights may AGAIN come way far south. Shown here: Cloud cover map for 2a. DC *might* have better shot at more widespread cloud breaks tonight. More info: https://t.co/xW4r9ZsPIP https://t.co/iqN06HXE09
A massive solar storm hit the United States and the rest of the globe, becoming the biggest in decades. The intensity of the solar storm painted the night skies with different colors, such as pinks, purples, and greens. https://t.co/CaYfSZezV8