Aurora displays occur when charged particles collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere around the magnetic poles, emitting light at various wavelengths for colorful displays.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported a G5 geomagnetic storm due to a large sunspot cluster, leading to visible Northern Lights in the UK.
Every 11 years, solar activity peaks with the sun's poles reversing, causing enhanced aurora sightings; scientists expect the next solar maximum around the end of 2024.
The last G5-rated solar storm occurred over 20 years ago with potential impacts like power outages; this recent event brought stunning Northern Lights displays to the UK.
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