A solar flare lit up America’s skies

Breakdown

• Space weather forecasters warn of severe solar storms heading toward Earth.
• The storms could temporarily disrupt communications due to bursts of solar energy. 6s
• The Northern Lights became visible much farther south than usual. 12s
• The Sun is currently at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle. 17s
• This solar maximum makes such light displays more common. 22s