Overview

• The recent geomagnetic storm was the first extreme (G5) event since 2003, causing widespread aurora sightings.
• Solar activity from a massive sunspot triggered the display, with particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere.
• The northern lights were seen as far south as Florida and Hawaii, a rare occurrence.
• The storm caused some disruptions to power grids and GPS signals, according to NOAA.
• Astronomers predict more solar activity as we approach the solar maximum, increasing the likelihood of future auroras.