"Unexplained Red Light Mystifies Kansas Residents in Rare Night Sky Phenomenon"

A Kansas man captured photos of a strange reddish-pink light in the sky, which experts believe could be part of a rare atmospheric event. The light could be attributed to either an aurora display, Stable Auroral Red (SAR) arcs, or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE). While an aurora is unlikely, SAR arcs, which are separate from typical auroras, are a possible explanation. SAR arcs are considered a rare night sky phenomenon that occurs during intense geomagnetic storms.