A strong geomagnetic storm recorded on Tuesday allowed the northern lights to be seen across much of the northern United States, offering a rare spectacle at mid-latitudes.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), solar activity reached G4 levels — classified as severe — strong enough for the auroras to be visible much farther south than usual.

Throughout the night, numerous sightings were reported in states such as Kentucky, Indiana, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Colorado and even in Florida, where the sky was painted in shades of green, purple, and red, astonishing thousands of observers and astronomy enthusiasts.

The lights were visible in the northern parts of Florida. The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee reposted several images from X users

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