Unusual Appearance, As Aurora Borealis Is Seen In Madeira
Last night, Portugal and Madeira got a rare glimpse of the northern lights, which usually aren't seen so far south. This light show was caused by a giant solar storm. It’s the sun threw a tantrum and flung a bunch of charged particles our way. These particles interacted with the earth's magnetic field, that’s why it’s also called a geomagnetic storm, and that interaction made the colorful lights dance in the sky at much lower latitudes than usual. It was a bit like a light show escaping its usual spot way up north!
Northern Lights In Portalegre
Most Powerful Solar Storm Since 2005
It is said to be the most powerful solar storm within the last 10 years (2005)
Aurora Borealis In Madeira
Diario de Noticias wrote an article about the event unfolding in Madeira. The visibility of the solar storm was less strong but the images are impressive. See the article including a picture gallery below.
Leira Portugal
Impressions from someone based in Leira Portugal.
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