Once-in-a-lifetime northern lights dance across North American skies
The forecast for a powerful geomagnetic storm on Friday panned out as anticipated, and then some, with magnificent showings of the northern lights that stretched across the skies over North America.
The storm ended up getting a last-minute bump to G5-level strength in the forecast, the maximum intensity, meaning the show was on in full force, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center.
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The G5 rating on geomagnetic storm scale is an extreme disturbance of Earth’s magnetic field.
The last G5 storm occurred on October 2003, resulting in power outages in Sweden and even damaged power transformers in South Africa.
That storm had ample cloud cover across Canada with a low-pressure system moving through the Great Lakes, limiting the northern lights visibility in parts of the country.
The disruption to Earth’s magnetic field is caused by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) off the sun's surface, which contain charged particles that move at thousands of kilometres per second toward our planet.
(Mia Gordon/The Weather Network)
We are currently in a solar maximum, which means a higher probability of large solar flares –– making these displays more likely.
Auroras reached the southern U.S., and beyond
The K-index, which ranges from 0 to 9 and features higher numbers correlating to conditions that may allow auroras to dip farther south in latitude, reached a rarified territory at 9.
At 9, that means auroras were visible across the southern United States, with the state of Florida even witnessing the northern lights in cities like Key Largo and Tallahassee.
Satellite imagery normally reserved for capturing low-light conditions like city lights and energy sources was overwhelmed by the dazzling display across North America:
The good news is that there were no major disruptions reported to satellite and communication systems or power grids.
Storms of this calibre have been known to damage electrical systems on satellites, disrupt power grids and cause communication blackouts and global positioning system (GPS) issues with satellite navigation devices.
The northern lights were also highly visible in the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.
As of Saturday morning, the storm was still at G4 (severe level), so continued aurora activity is forecast over the next couple of days as strong solar flares continue to be emitted of the surface of the sun.
Forecast and cloud cover maps for Saturday night
We’re in the midst of the strongest, geomagnetic storm since 2003, with the second-biggest solar flare since 2017, so aurora activity will continue to be intense.
The northern lights can be highly variable and sporadic as the charged particles interact with Earth’s magnetic field and the upper atmosphere.
Visuals surfaced on social media
Once the G5-rated storm began, photos of the spectacular auroras surfaced on social media. Here is just a selection of what is currently making the rounds so far.
Absolutely biblical skies in Tasmania at 4am this morning. I'm leaving today and knew I could not pass up this opportunity for such a large solar storm. Here's the image. I actually had to de-saturate the colours. Clouds glowing red. Insane. Shot on Nikon. Rt appreciated pic.twitter.com/210hlkmoeg
Absolutely biblical skies in Tasmania at 4am this morning. I’m leaving today and knew I could not pass up this opportunity for such a large solar storm. Here’s the image. I actually had to de-saturate the colours. Clouds glowing red. Insane. Shot on Nikon. Rt appreciated Sean O' Riordan on Twitter: "Absolutely biblical skies in Tasmania at 4am this morning. I'm leaving today and knew I could not pass up this opportunity for such a large solar storm. Here's the image. I actually had to de-saturate the colours. Clouds glowing red. Insane. Shot on Nikon. Rt appreciated pic.twitter.com/210hlkmoeg / Twitter"
I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC
I can’t believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" — just a spectacular auroral display!Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter" Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter"
— Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 (@RyanVoutilainen) Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 on Twitter: "I can't believe I am in the Lower Mainland of SW #BC - just a spectacular auroral display!#ShareYourWeather #YVRwx #BCwx #AuroraBorealis #AuroraWatch #geomagneticstorm #solarstorm #northenlights @spann @TamithaSkov @jwhittalTWN @KMacTWN @MurphTWN pic.twitter.com/J7kzHBkylC / Twitter"
May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli
May 10-11 - It’s been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here’s a few more captures Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter" Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter"… Keith Fitzpatrick 📷 on Twitter: "May 10-11 - It's been a quiet few months in Labrador West for the auroras but man last night made up for it. Here's a few more captures #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #canon90D #labrador @EddieSheerr... pic.twitter.com/mUdapN9vli / Twitter"
@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4
Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter" Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter" Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter" Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter" Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter"
A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. Cheers
Have a great weekend and stay safe. Fred_VE3FAL on Twitter: "@weathernetwork @MurphTWN @StormhunterTWN @KMacTWN @HouckisPokisewx A few pictures from Thunder Bay Ontario YQT. And permission to use such photos is granted. CheersHave a great weekend and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/vub8ceaqw4 / Twitter"
Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C
Wow, these colours of the Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" are just incredible!Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter"Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter" Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter"
May 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt Corey Robertson on Twitter: "Wow, these colours of the #Auroraborealis are just incredible!@WxMelinda21 @KMacTWN @jwhittalTWN @MurphTWN @NicoleKarkic @nadinehp4 @RhythmTheMet @idahung15 @RachelSchoutsen @laurapowerwx @StormhunterTWN @LFB10 @weathernetwork#ShareYourWeather #abwxMay 11, 2024. 12:20am mdt pic.twitter.com/WDa8uv6i7C / Twitter"
A couple of good shots of the #Aurora tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/gOvrPjjgQt
A couple of good shots of the Mark Robinson on Twitter: "A couple of good shots of the #Aurora tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/gOvrPjjgQt / Twitter" tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. Mark Robinson on Twitter: "A couple of good shots of the #Aurora tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/gOvrPjjgQt / Twitter" Mark Robinson on Twitter: "A couple of good shots of the #Aurora tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/gOvrPjjgQt / Twitter"
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) Mark Robinson on Twitter: "A couple of good shots of the #Aurora tonight from near Drayton, ON. Time to go to bed because I have to get up early in the morning. @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/gOvrPjjgQt / Twitter"
Northern Lights were visible in the City of Kawartha Lakes last night. C Platoon had a busy night but took a quick photo to share. #CKLOPP ^jk pic.twitter.com/0LVjZDBUB1
Northern Lights were visible in the City of Kawartha Lakes last night. C Platoon had a busy night but took a quick photo to share. OPP Central Region on Twitter: "Northern Lights were visible in the City of Kawartha Lakes last night. C Platoon had a busy night but took a quick photo to share. #CKLOPP ^jk pic.twitter.com/0LVjZDBUB1 / Twitter" ^jk OPP Central Region on Twitter: "Northern Lights were visible in the City of Kawartha Lakes last night. C Platoon had a busy night but took a quick photo to share. #CKLOPP ^jk pic.twitter.com/0LVjZDBUB1 / Twitter"
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) OPP Central Region on Twitter: "Northern Lights were visible in the City of Kawartha Lakes last night. C Platoon had a busy night but took a quick photo to share. #CKLOPP ^jk pic.twitter.com/0LVjZDBUB1 / Twitter"
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