Summary
Strong geomagnetic storms have caused the Northern Lights to appear in various parts of the U.S. this week. The lights were visible as far south as Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and north Florida, due to increased solar activity.
Key Facts
- Geomagnetic storms have caused the Northern Lights to be visible across the U.S.
- The storms reached a G4 level, which is very high on NOAA's 5-step scale.
- These storms were "eight times stronger than normal," according to NOAA.
- Aurora sightings were reported in states like Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
- The storms were caused by solar activity sending charged particles to Earth.
- Northern Lights are usually seen much further north, making these sightings unusual.
- The solar activity included coronal mass ejections from the Sun.
