A recent solar storm, the most intense observed since 2017, created stunning auroral displays visible worldwide. This G4-class geomagnetic storm caused disruptions but also brought breathtaking auroras far beyond typical latitudes. Observers in New Mexico and the UK witnessed these rare, vibrant displays. These auroras result from powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which are bursts […]
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