This storm was caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, which is when there is an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields. When this eruption reaches Earth, a geomagnetic storm can occur.
These storms can sometimes cause issues with critical infrastructure technology, but mitigation is possible.
The Space Weather Prediction Center expects geomagnetic activity to continue into Wednesday, so the Northern Lights may be visible to some in the lower latitudes of the U.S. on Wednesday as well.
Did you see the Northern Lights? If so, submit them to Click2Pins. We would love to see them. Here’s how to submit:
Go to Click2Pins.com to share them! It’s easy -- login or create an account. Go to the upload a pin button, find your photo on your phone, and tell us about it. Choose your category under a channel, then click upload and you’re done!
Go to the Click2Houston app and click on the top left menu. In the dropdown tap Click2Pins. Log in or create an account. Go to the upload a pin button, find your photo on your phone, and tell us about it. Choose a category and channel that fits best, then click upload pin.
Go to the KPRC 2+ app, click on the menu at the top left of the screen to find Click2Pins, or scroll down to the Click2Pins box. Go to the upload a pin button, find your photo on your phone, and tell us about it. Choose a category and channel that fits your pic best, then click upload pin.
Go to the KPRC 2 weather app and click on the camera icon at the bottom of the screen. Log in or create an account. Go to the upload a pin button, find your photo on your phone, and tell us about it. Choose a category and channel that fits best, then click upload pin.
Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
