First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras

An extreme solar storm, the strongest in over two decades, struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular auroras visible from Tasmania to Britain. The coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun pose potential threats to satellites, power grids, and communication systems. Authorities have alerted relevant agencies to take precautionary measures as more CMEs are expected in the coming days. The event provides a rare opportunity to witness the celestial light shows, prompting experts to advise going outside and capturing the auroras with cameras. Photo: AFP