Solar storm brings spectacular auroras across various regions

Auroras illuminated skies across various regions of the planet for the second consecutive night on Saturday.

Published on: May 12, 2024 10:21 AM IST

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Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the Northern Lights were reported worldwide, with sightings in Germany, Switzerland, China, England, Spain and elsewhere. (AP)

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Auroras illuminated skies across various regions of the planet for the second consecutive night on Saturday, captivating Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas, following a stunning display the previous day.  (AFP)

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The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. (AFP)

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In the U.S., Friday’s solar storm pushed the lights much farther south than normal. (AFP)

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Onlookers gaze upon and photograph the Northern Lights at Chanticleer Point Lookout on the Columbia River Gorge in the early morning hours of May 11 in Latourell, Oregon. (AFP)

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People in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and other Midwestern states were able to capture photos of bright colours along the horizon. (AFP)

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People look at the Aurora Australis in Rolleston outskirts of Christchurch. (AFP)

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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said extreme geomagnetic storm conditions continued Saturday. (AP)

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There were preliminary reports of power grid irregularities, degradation of high-frequency communications and global positioning systems. (AP)

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NOAA issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon, hours sooner than anticipated. (AFP)