geomagnetic storm

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During the worst geomagnetic storm on record, in 1859, bright auroras were seen as far south as Panama -- and telegraph operators around the world were given electric shocks.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Last year, a level 5 geomagnetic storm occurred for the first time in 20 years, resulting in similarly spectacular views of the Northern and Southern Lights.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern lights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The auroras were particularly visible in 2024 due to the biggest geomagnetic storm since 2003, according to Sean Elvidge, a professor in space environment at the University of Birmingham.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Solar activity increased on New Year's Eve with a geomagnetic storm sending bursts of energy - charged particles - directed towards Earth.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025