The lights from a "severe" solar storm covered the skies of several countries in the northern hemisphere, creating what has been described as a "rare" spectacle. Many individuals, particularly in Europe, took the opportunity to capture photos and videos to document the unique light display in the sky, a phenomenon that hasn’t been recorded since 2003.
Images and clips shared on the platform "X" showcased the skies of various European nations, transformed by the northern lights—also known as the aurora borealis—into shades of pink, purple, and green. The sun is the primary cause of the aurora phenomenon, as it ejects a magnetic field during events known as "solar flares," which travels towards Earth via solar winds. When this magnetic field reaches Earth's atmosphere, it encounters significant resistance that disrupts and dissipates the solar winds.
This phenomenon results in the outer atmosphere glowing above the North and South Poles, showcasing vibrant colors that cover vast areas of the sky. A significant explosion on the sun's surface triggered a geomagnetic storm in Earth's atmosphere on Friday, which could potentially interfere with electrical grids, communication systems, and navigation methods, with the storm’s effects likely lasting through the weekend and impacting Earth's magnetic field.
