Strongest geomagnetic storm of SC24 sparks spectacular aurora display

Strongest geomagnetic storm of SC24 sparks spectacular aurora display

The strongest geomagnetic storm of the current solar cycle (Solar Cycle 24) reached G4 Severe levels (Kp=8) on March 17, 2015 and sparked spectacular auroras in both hemispheres of our planet. The event was identified as the combined effects of CMEs which erupted on Mar

Dynamic auroras visible for the fifth day in a row

Dynamic auroras visible for the fifth day in a row

For the 5th day in a row a crack in the Earth's magnetosphere is allowing solar wind to reach Earth. Although a full geomagnetic storm is not required to generate auroras at this time of the year, coronal hole effects and multiple solar sector changes currently affe

Aurora borealis photographed in Slovenia, rare blue aurora in Norway

Aurora borealis photographed in Slovenia, rare blue aurora in Norway

Aurora borealis is a normal event at high latitudes during geomagnetic storms but when they are seen as low as Slovenia (Zagarjev vrh, N46.03, E14.65) you know the event is rare and stunning for the observers. The following image was captured in Slovenia on

Northern lights over Fairbanks, Alaska (September 18, 2012)

Northern lights over Fairbanks, Alaska (September 18, 2012)

Timelapse movie of the northern lights over Fairbanks, Alaska (1:30 – 1:50 am AKDT, September 18, 2012).BGM: Violet 4 4 136 – Vladimir Sterzer http://www.jamendo.com/en#en/track/352687/violet-4-4-136License of

Fabulous displays of northern lights after M8.7 solar flare

Fabulous displays of northern lights after M8.7 solar flare

The anticipated geomagnetic storm caused by Monday’s M8.7 solar flare and Tuesday’s coronal mass ejection (CME) impact is over. The aurora watch has been cancelled today for all but the highest latitudes around the Arctic Circle but a dazzling display of aur

Severe geomagnetic storm subsiding

Severe geomagnetic storm subsiding

A severe geomagnetic storm (Kp=7 to 8) that began yesterday when a CME hit Earth's magnetic field is subsiding.At the peak of the disturbance, auroras were sighted around both poles and in more than six US states including Michigan, New York, South Dakota, Maine, Ma

Geomagnetic storm subsiding, expecting more CMEs

Geomagnetic storm subsiding, expecting more CMEs

The first of several CMEs en route to Earth struck our planet’s magnetic field on Sept. 9th around 1130UT. The impact sparked a strong (Kp=7) geomagnetic storm, which is now subsiding. Last night Northern Lights were spotted in the United States as far south