Aurora Borealis 2024 Map. Nasa says may saw one of the strongest aurora events in 500 years, with the sun’s solar maximum making northern lights reach. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as a 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right.
Unusual sun activity created a g5 geostorm on earth sparked an aurora borealis in mount mitchell, north carolina on may 10, 2024. Northern lights illumination were visible in purple and green color bands from the dutch countryside.