{"id":28833,"date":"2024-05-11T08:50:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T12:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/a-solar-storm-lights-up-the-night-sky\/11\/05\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-05-11T08:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T12:50:55","slug":"a-solar-storm-lights-up-the-night-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/a-solar-storm-lights-up-the-night-sky\/11\/05\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"A Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People in Britain marveled at the unusual and spectacular sight of the northern lights on Friday night, the consequence of a severe solar storm<\/a> that was brewing and was expected to continue over the coming days.<\/p>\n

The northern lights \u2014 also known as aurora borealis \u2014 usually don\u2019t reach this far south. They are most often seen in higher latitudes closer to the North Pole. People in other European countries, including Denmark and Germany, also reported seeing the lights.<\/p>\n

Onlookers marveled at the sight, posting their surprise, delight and sometimes shock on social media. As one user wrote<\/a>: \u201cAurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely over Edinburgh?\u201d<\/p>\n

Another onlooker posted<\/a>, \u201cIt really is gorgeous though.\u201d<\/p>\n

The northern lights also made appearances in North America, with some people reporting sightings in Maine on Friday night. They occur when the sun expels material from its surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n