Millions of Americans had a chance to witness the northern lights as a geomagnetic storm swept across the United States on 18–19 August. The dazzling aurora borealis display was triggered by solar activity and lit up skies across as many as 15 states.
The rare event occurred overnight, with the best visibility reported between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., peaking around midnight to 2 a.m. While some may have missed the natural light show, forecasts suggest that more opportunities to catch it are on the horizon.
