The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, have been spotted in Cyprus for the second time this year, a rare occurrence for the Mediterranean island.
A geomagnetic storm reached its peak, which has made the aurora visible at lower latitudes than usual.
The aurora borealis was captured on camera, visible from Prasteio Kellaki looking northward.
The phenomenon, captured by Kitasweather, which is characterised by red hues in the sky, was briefly recorded around 01:30 local time.
The red colouration of the aurora is typically associated with intense solar activity, caused by lower-energy particle collisions with oxygen atoms at high altitudes, usually around 300-400 kilometres.
The previous sighting of the Northern Lights in Cyprus occurred on 11 May 2024, highlighting the uncommon nature of this celestial display in the area.
Experts attribute these rare sightings to increased solar activity, which can cause geomagnetic storms strong enough to push the aurora’s visibility towards more southerly latitudes.
The Northern Lights were visible across the world on Thursday night after a powerful solar storm triggered stunning celestial displays.
(Information from Kitasweather)
