Solar storms bring spectacular Northern Lights to sky-watchers as far south as Texas.
Late Thursday and early Friday, a powerful solar storm painted the night sky with a breathtaking display of vibrant pink and green hues. Due to the storm's intensity, this celestial spectacle, typically reserved for high-latitude regions, was visible to a broader audience.
Skywatchers as far south as Texas were treated to the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights, a phenomenon usually confined to more northerly latitudes.
The solar storm, caused by a massive eruption on the sun's surface, sent a wave of charged particles toward Earth. These particles interacted with the planet's atmosphere, creating a stunning light show that captivated observers worldwide. The vivid colours resulted from the different gases in the atmosphere absorbing and emitting light at specific wavelengths.
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