The spectacular Northern lights graced the skies of metro Denver on Tuesday night during a severe geomagnetic storm that illuminated Colorado and other parts of the U.S.
Residents in Denver, Thornton, Broomfield, Centennial, Parker, and beyond witnessed mesmerizing waves of pink, purple, and green, as seen in photos shared on social media and captured by JS.
The Space Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), located in Boulder, issued an alert for a severe geomagnetic storm shortly after 6 p.m.
A severe geomagnetic storm signifies “a significant disruption in Earth’s magnetic field,” potentially affecting electricity and satellite operations, including GPS, NOAA officials mentioned in the alert.
The display of the northern lights is anticipated to continue into early Wednesday morning, with Coloradans able to monitor the peak aurora timings on the Space Weather Prediction Center’s website or an aurora forecasting application.
To witness the celestial show at its best, it is advisable to move away from urban light pollution. Alternatively, using a phone camera with a long exposure setting can enhance the viewing experience.
This story is still developing and may receive updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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