With the strongest solar storm ever to hit Earth, the skies over Europe turn red.

 

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With the strongest solar storm ever to hit Earth, the skies over Europe turn red.

There are several astronomical phenomena that many people eagerly anticipate, simply to capture the moment. Among these phenomena is the rare red aurora borealis, which was seen in the skies of Europe a few days ago, specifically on the night of January 19th.

This phenomenon occurred as a result of an unusually strong solar radiation storm that was heading towards Earth at that time, creating a breathtaking spectacle in the skies of the Northern Hemisphere, according to the website Vietnam.vn .
This phenomenon, less common than the green aurora borealis, occurs during intense solar storms. During this spectacular event, the night sky is adorned with vibrant colors of deep red, purple, pink, and others.

The red aurora forms when oxygen atoms at high altitudes (over 200 kilometers) are excited by high-energy particles from the solar wind. At this altitude, the air is very thin, so the energy is released slowly, resulting in red light instead of the more common green light.

The phenomenon of the Northern Lights, with its bright red and blue colors, lit up the sky over Berlin, Germany.

This is due to the impact of the strongest S4-class solar radiation storm to hit Earth in over 20 years. This unusually bright red aurora has been observed in the United States, the United Kingdom, northern Italy, and even China.

The website Vietnam.vn published photos of the extremely rare red aurora borealis phenomenon in Iceland, where sparkling lines of blue, pink and purple light lit up the night sky .

The best time to view the Northern Lights is usually around midnight. For a clearer view, it's advisable to avoid areas with strong artificial light, find a dark spot, and allow your eyes time to gradually adjust to the darkness.