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A stunning display of auroras was visible over Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Slovenia, Britain, and other parts of Europe as the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades hit Earth on Friday. The powerful solar storm treated spectators to an incredible light show across the globe overnight. Fortunately, it caused only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and satellite positioning systems. Netizens shared pictures of the auroras seen from northern Europe and Australasia. Take a look –
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A view shows the lights of an Aurora Borealis caused by a geomagnetic storm over the border cities of Mexicali, Mexico and Calexico, U.S. as seen from Tecate, Mexico.
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A view shows the lights of an aurora australis caused by a geomagnetic storm, in Punta Carrera, Chile.
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These spectacular celestial light shows were attributed to an “extreme” geomagnetic storm that struck Earth on Friday.
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The colourful display, also known as the aurora borealis, was seen in most parts of Europe. The northern lights also illuminated the night sky over some parts of the US, Canada, and Australia.
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Authorities had also notified satellite operators, airlines and the power grid to take precautionary steps for potential disruptions caused by changes to Earth’s magnetic field.
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A view shows the lights of an Aurora Borealis caused by a geomagnetic storm near the border cities of Mexicali, Mexico and Calexico, U.S. as seen from Tecate, Mexico.
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A view shows the lights of an aurora australis caused by a geomagnetic storm over Villarrica volcano, in Pucon, Chile.
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