Aurora Borealis 2024 May 11. First impact begins midday may 10. In may 2024, the strongest geomagnetic storm in over two decades dazzled scientists and skywatchers alike.
Space weather canada warned the public that a “major geomagnetic storm” alert was in. The aurora borealis and australis — the northern and southern lights — are captured by photographers around the world as a rare solar weather event colours the skies in.