Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
Because of a strong geomagnetic storm that hit Earth, the phenomenon was observed across Europe and as far away as the US and New Zealand.
Aurora visible in Switzerland tonight
— Latest in space (@latestinspace) May 11, 2024
The strongest in 20 years pic.twitter.com/6rVxcVHWTo
Aurora pillars overhead, captured from the UK.
— Astro Ben 📸✨ I take photos of space 🔭 (@bbroastro) May 11, 2024
A huge light show visible to the naked eye. Bright reds, pinks, greens spanning the entire sky.
📸 - @bbroastro #aurora #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights @BBCNews @bbchw pic.twitter.com/U44zGMA4kj
The Northern Lights are incredible tonight! Here's a quick timelapse of a sub-storm occurring right after sunset, just north of St. Paul, Minnesota. It's amazing that you can see them even in the city! #aurora #NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/rzfRzBTUip
— Jake Heitman (@HeitmanJake) May 11, 2024
The stunning Aurora Borealis overhead right now in Ireland! 🌌 💫
— Glenn Polley (@glennpolley) May 10, 2024
A severe (G4) geomagnetic storm - the strongest since 2005, hits earth tonight.
📍 Carrickgollogan Forest Trail, Dublin. @AstronomyIRL @auroraalertsIRE #northernlights #Auroraborealis pic.twitter.com/CzpUDMGccb
Edinburgh feels like a different planet tonight
— Jacob Anderson 🏴 (@itwasjacob) May 10, 2024
Incredible #aurora pic.twitter.com/iHOQIyThKm
