Overview
- Confirmed sightings were reported overnight in Brandenburg (Kolkwitz, Ahrensfelde), Bavaria’s Bamberg area, and northern coastal sites including Dagebüll and Zingst.
- The rare mid‑latitude visibility was linked to elevated solar activity that pushed the aurora farther south than initially expected.
- Clear, subzero conditions around minus 10 degrees Celsius and snow cover provided excellent visibility for observers and photographers.
- Outlets emphasized this was a verified aurora, distinguishing it from December’s Stuttgart glow later traced to stadium lighting.
- Local reports suggest the phenomenon could reappear in the coming nights, with the likelihood viewed as higher around Wednesday.