Unusual Purple and Blue Aurora Shines Amid Monday Solar Storm
• The northern lights dazzled observers across Asia, Europe, and North America on Monday night due to a solar eruption.
• Rare purple and blue ribbons were visible, a result of charged particles interacting with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
• The aurora's visibility is expected to diminish by Tuesday as the solar storm's intensity decreases.
Northern lights dazzle Asia, Europe, North America
Monday night brought a spectacular display of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to skies across Asia, Europe, and parts of North America. Millions were treated to the shimmering spectacle as a solar eruption over the weekend sent charged particles hurtling towards Earth, colliding with our atmosphere to create the stunning visual phenomenon.
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