A rare “cannibal” solar eruption has caused a severe geomagnetic storm, leading to stunning aurora displays visible across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The coronal mass ejection (CME) merged two CMEs launched by the sun in a spectacular display of charged particles.
Photographers from around the world captured breathtaking images of the northern lights, including Cat Perkinton in Scotland, Alan Mac Cárthaigh in Ireland, and Antje in Germany. Meanwhile, aurora chaser Cat Perkinton saw a striking display over Stirling, Scotland, while photographer Antje captured the northern lights as far south as Germany.
In the Southern Hemisphere, X user aurorasau captured a beautiful photo of the aurora australis dancing above, with the sun setting at 84% full moon. The display was met with excitement from aurora enthusiasts worldwide.
According to NASA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, conditions are subsiding, but there is still a chance of northern lights at high latitudes tonight. Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast and timing details on our aurora forecast live blog.
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Source: https://www.space.com/stargazing/aurora-borealis/rare-cannibal-solar-eruption-sparks-severe-geomagnetic-storm-triggers-auroras-worldwide-photos