Aurora Borealis Visible in Northern and Eastern Germany

Ethereal lights of the aurora

For the past two nights the rare celestial phenomenon of aurora borealis has appeared above German. A period of strong solar winds meant that the Aurora Borealis visible evidence of particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field being blown towards our planet.

Watching the ethereal lights of the aurora

People in northern and eastern Germany were treated to a spectacular display of the aurora borealis on May 10 and 11, 2023. The lights, which are caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field, were visible as far south as Berlin and Munich.

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). The lights are caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.

The aurora borealis is a truly awe-inspiring sight, and it is one that is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees it.