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PHOTOS: ‘Rare’ solar storm passes over Central Texas

Julianna Russ

May 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM·1 min read

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The northern lights were visible across Central Texas Friday evening, and KXAN viewers took to the streets to catch a glimpse of the event.

RELATED: What is a G5 geomagnetic storm?

A G4 geomagnetic storm watch was issued Thursday ahead of the arrival, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called “very rare.”

Aurora Borealis in Cedar Creek | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora east of Johnson City | Credit: Susan Hill
Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna
Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna
Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna
Aurora in Spicewood | Credit: Gina Brown
Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes
Aurora and Starlink in Spicewood | Credit: Gina Brown
Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo
Solar storm in Leander | KXAN viewer photo
Solar storm in Cedar Park | KXAN viewer photo
Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer
Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer
Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer
Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer
Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes
Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes
Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo
Aurora in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell
Aurora in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell
Aurora & Starlink in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell

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