Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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  • 2026/1/20 19:43:39
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  • Tom Akers via Spectee
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  • Tom Akers via Spectee
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  • no audio, NOTE: Time-lapse, looped Video Location: Faringdon Folly Tower in Oxfordshire, 2026 between 23:10h and 23:40h, UK Video Recording Date/Time: January 19, England

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