Many saw the northern lights last night. Here's what you might have missed
In case you haven't heard, a global phenomenon is taking place.
Earth is currently experiencing the effects of a geomagnetic storm producing at least seven coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun, according to the scientists over at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
For the latest on the geomagnetic storm:
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--Visit https://t.co/lIpM5E1Tbf. pic.twitter.com/N4Qg8fPLxZ— NOAA (@NOAA) May 10, 2024
Those storms are generating stunning views of the northern lights across large portions of the world, including Colorado.
More: The northern lights might be visible this weekend in Colorado. Here's when to look
Many took to social media sharing what they saw on Friday night. The aurora is likely to be seen Saturday night as well, weather permitting.
Northern lights seen around the country
Pictures shared from Colorado
I was driving home on a Denver highway - THE HIGHWAY - and all of a sudden my eye got pulled to my left. THIS IS IN DENVER RIGHT NOW I CANNOT 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ozPIioijtF
— Jen Walton (@mejenwalton) May 11, 2024
The Northern Lights in Northern Colorado tonight. Absolutely unreal.
What a sight 🤩 #COwx #auroraborealis pic.twitter.com/TxKwVNORES— Joe Dahlke (@TheJoeDahlke) May 11, 2024
Northern lights in Eaton Colorado#Auroraborealis #NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/DhV9g8l17i
— Dylan (@abrokehippie) May 11, 2024
Seeing some Northern Lights action here in Colorado! pic.twitter.com/riUgFboKvg
— E.J. Hassenfratz (@eyedesyn) May 11, 2024
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