Global Auroras Sparked by Severe Solar Storms in 2023.

A severe solar storm hit Earth on April 23, triggering a geomagnetic storm that peaked as a severe G4 on the NOAA scale. The storm caused stunning aurora displays around the world, reaching as far south as Colorado and New Mexico. Energized particles from the sun slam into Earth's atmosphere, supercharging molecules and triggering colorful spectacles. The solar activity cycle is expected to peak in 2025, leading to more extreme space weather events. Astrophotographers captured stunning images of the auroras and even a possible Lyrid meteor.