SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — It was quite a show last night as the northern lights made an appearance for many across the area.
Three days ago, our Sun emitted a large solar flare that sent charged particles racing towards Earth.
They reached our planet yesterday, creating a dazzling sight as they interacted with its magnetic field.
Lights were visible as far south as Sioux Falls, with areas to our north catching even brighter green and purple streaks dancing through the night sky.
The National Weather Service says that this particular “solar storm” was categorized as Severe, with the possibility of another appearance again tonight.
G3-G4 conditions continue overnight pic.twitter.com/sQH7AZ5fhb
— NOAA Space Weather (@NWSSWPC) April 24, 2023
Aurora video from last night's spectacular show at Lake Independence, rural Jackson County, MN
#aurora #NorthernLights #ruralmnphotography @BelindaKARE11 @CodyMatzFox9 @earthskyscience @mark_tarello @NWSSiouxFalls pic.twitter.com/cqVg60izWE
— J. Allen Photography (@JAllenPhotogra1) April 24, 2023
Not too shabby of a view outside our office tonight. #NorthernLights #aurora pic.twitter.com/qWFFln5Bvq
— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) April 24, 2023
Another great view of the northern lights! https://t.co/4VL52B0q2Y
— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) April 24, 2023
