A severe geomagnetic storm that hit Earth brought dazzling northern lights to states spanning from Minnesota and Massachusetts to Florida, Colorado and Texas. In Johnston, Iowa, shades of blue, green and pink were seen over the sky. | CBS News

A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch is in effect for 30 – 31 October, 2021, following a significant solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the sun that occurred around 11:35 a.m. EDT on Oct. 28. Analysis indicated the CME departed the Sun at a speed of 973 km/s and is forecast to arrive at Earth on 30 October, with effects likely continuing into 31 October. Read more at www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/geomagnetic-storm-watch-effect-30-31-oct | NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

Earth is vibrating like never before as a powerful G4 geomagnetic storm rages across the planet. The Kp Index has just hit 9 — one of the highest levels ever recorded — signalling extreme disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field. This isn’t just a cosmic spectacle, it’s a surge of planetary energy that can influence every living being on Earth. The northern hemisphere is glowing with intense auroras, painting the sky in colours normally seen only near the poles. But the effects reach far beyond the