"Record-breaking Solar Storm Triggers Dazzling Northern Lights Display"

The fastest-moving solar storm in at least five years triggered beautiful green, purple, and red auroras across Europe, New Zealand, and parts of the northern United States. The auroras were caused by a surge of solar particles from the sun, exciting molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere and creating a geomagnetic storm. Despite the storm quickly weakening, skywatchers in some locations were still able to witness the dancing lights. Scientists expect more auroral activity in the coming months as the sun ramps up to the peak of its current solar cycle.