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

Geomagnetic storm still in progress (June 2, 2013)

Geomagnetic storm still in progress (June 2, 2013)

The arrival of an interplanetary shock wave on May 31, 2013 caused geomagnetic storming that reached G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm levels on NOAA/SWPC storm scale during June 1, 2013. The solar wind speed remains elevated above 650 km/s. Currently, geomagnetic

Timelapse of Aurora australis above New Zealand

Timelapse of Aurora australis above New Zealand

New timelapse video compiled by Maki Yanagimachi at Mt. John University Observatory in New Zealand shows multi-colored aurora australis on night of July 17,

Timelapse: Aurora Australis on June 19 2012

Timelapse: Aurora Australis on June 19 2012

Skywatchers in Australia were treated to unexpected beautiful views of the Aurora Australis. This timelapse is by Alex Cherney in Flinders Victroia, Australia who captured auroral views on June 19th 2012 in between clouds and rain. CME generated geomagnetic storming

Subsiding geomagnetic storm (May 04, 2012)

Subsiding geomagnetic storm (May 04, 2012)

Earth is exiting a solar wind stream that has been stirring up geomagnetic storms around Earth’s poles since April 29th. Over the past few nights, observers have seen auroras over the South Pole, Germany, Wisconsin andMichigan. The chances for more auroras are