A severe geomagnetic storm has illuminated the skies across North America, providing a stunning display of the aurora borealis. On the night of October 10, 2024, residents in regions such as Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Metro Vancouver, Canada, captured breathtaking images of the natural phenomenon.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm alert, leading to vibrant displays of green and purple lights visible to the naked eye. In Tamaulipas, even with light pollution, residents reported seeing pink hues in the sky.
In Canada, the aurora borealis was particularly noted for its vivid colors, with numerous photographs shared by locals. The University of Alaska Fairbanks forecasted potential aurora visibility from as far south as Portland, Maine, to St. John's in Newfoundland.
Experts suggest that this geomagnetic activity is a result of disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field, which can lead to varying intensity levels of auroras. As the storm continues, additional opportunities to view the aurora may arise, with predictions of a G2 (Moderate) storm expected over the weekend.