Residents across the Carolinas and parts of Georgia experienced a rare sighting of the Northern Lights, visible to the naked eye. This phenomenon, typically observed at higher latitudes, was reported in locations including Asheville, Charleston, and Savannah, as well as Greer, Myrtle Beach, and Summerville. Enthusiasts and weather experts encouraged people to find dark spots and use night mode on cameras to capture the vibrant aurora. The event was noted for its visibility in several areas, with specific mentions of being seen east and north of Asheville, north of Charleston, and in various parts of Georgia such as Savannah, Midway, Wilmington Island, and Richmond Hill.
Northern lights visible from Richmond Hill! Photo: Sarah Cantrell #gawx https://t.co/CZbsu5rgjC
Can't believe we are seeing the Aurora borealis here in Charleston, SC. But we are! Extremely rare! This pic from Brandon Powell in Summerville, SC. #chswx https://t.co/eJfvhZ4oc1
Northern lights from extreme Southeast Georgia. #gawx Just incredible! https://t.co/gnKfDTUdkj
Northern lights visible from Wilmington Island! Photo: Tyler Kindle #gawx https://t.co/qcb8E5FmJk
Northern lights visible in Midway, GA! Photo: Tracey Tripp #gawx https://t.co/y5V6umx6Wi
My brother Mike captured this photo of the northern lights in Greer, SC! See mine from Myrtle Beach in the post below this one. Remember, so far it’s only been faintly visible, but with a long exposure, you can really bring out the colors. #scwx #ncwx #aurora #NorthernLights https://t.co/Us5DhXKQqM
Wow!!!! Get outside and look up! The northern lights are visible in Savannah and the Lowcountry. This was taken from the @WJCLNews rooftop! https://t.co/6sDSnmF3h9
Northern lights visible in #Savannah!! 3s exposure. #gawx https://t.co/gkjcidlnAH
Everybody who is aware and is looking for them is seeing the #NorthernLights right now over North Carolina. Look west and north. Use your night mode on your camera. Get to a darker spot if you can. Don’t miss it!
Aurora is naked eye visible in NC and VA now. If you have a break in the clouds, go look! https://t.co/cjztZpNWuX
Please get outside now and look at the northern lights in the Carolinas!!!! #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc #aurora https://t.co/Hj4gxfG3V4
Aurora is visible to the naked eye north of Charleston, SC!! #aurora #scwx https://t.co/caqtNkS4em
Aurora is naked eye visible due east of Asheville, NC!!! https://t.co/CKZr8UrZVR
EYES UP! Could be the Carolinas best chance to see the #aurora in a long time. It's worth a look tonight! Find a dark location & a clear view of the northern horizon. @historyrocker65 #wncwx #avlwx #ncwx #scwx @WLOS_13 https://t.co/ONiqBTMQtq