Northern Lights illuminate skies across US Midwest.

The Northern Lights, a rare phenomenon typically only visible in far northern places, were seen in North Carolina due to a severe geomagnetic storm. The lights have been more active in recent weeks, with sky-watchers noticing the colorful display further south than usual. This could be due to approaching solar maximum, expected to occur in July 2025, which will be a time when there are a large number of sunspots and increased solar activity. Additionally, a "city killer" asteroid is set to pass harmlessly between the orbits of Earth and the moon this weekend.