Overview
- Steve's twin was identified using data from ESA's Swarm satellites and images from a Norwegian research station.
- The purple ribbon of light, similar to Steve, appears after midnight and flows eastward.
- This discovery underscores the importance of citizen science in advancing our understanding of atmospheric phenomena.
- The phenomenon was first spotted in 2021 and confirmed by recent satellite measurements.
- Researchers emphasize the potential for more discoveries as solar activity increases.