27 MAR 2023

Gorgeous Northern Lights Stun The US

AYAAN PAUL CHOWDHURY

a weekend of auroras

A geomagnetic storm this weekend caused auroras to appear in the United States skies, stretching farther south than usual.

Video: Twitter/CNLastro

uncharted territory

The  colourful streaks in the sky are usually only seen in places such as Alaska and Canada, and not as far south as the US.

Photo: Twitter/AnnieScottRiley

severity

The severity of the storm was rated a Level 4 on the five-tier scale by the Space Weather Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Photo: Twitter/dakotasnider

northern lights across the us

Here are some of the Aurora sightings across the United States this weekend...

Photo: Twitter/EverythingWX

VIRGINIA

Northern lights over Virginia's Shenandoah Valley last night. Towering pillars and vivid colours were visible for a few unforgettable moments.

Photo: Twitter/forecaster25

missouri

Beautiful green Auroras captured in Saint Louis County, Missouri.

Photo: Twitter/maxcaven

minnesota

Spectacular Northern Lights dance across Minnesota skies.

Photo: Twitter/jburcum

south dakota

Gorgeous Auroras were sighted across South Dakotan skies.

Photo: Twitter/aresel_

MONTANA

Multi-hued Northern Lights from Montana in vivid colours across the sky.

Photo: Twitter/EverythingWX

colorado

Northern Lights paint the skies with hues of violet in western Colorado.

Photo: Twitter/BarstoolDenver

oregon

Magnificent Auroras light up the deserts of Oregon.

Photo: Twitter/unknown_patriot

north carolina

The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights captured from the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

Photo: Twitter/AshevillePictu1

wisconsin

Stunning Auroras flicker over a lighthouse in Sturgeon Bay over Lake Michigan, Wisconsin.

Photo: Twitter/DreadlockTvlr