Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.
Stunning northern lights lit up skies across the U. S. As a series of powerful geomagnetic storms sparked auroras far beyond their usual polar limits.
The burst of activity came as Earth was hit by a complex wave of solar energy, delivering a one-two punch from multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) alongside a fast stream of solar wind from a coronal hole. Strong (G3) storm levels were reached over the weekend, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, setting the stage for widespread aurora sightings. We've rounded up some of this weekend's best northern lights photos and videos below.
