Did you see the sky light up over northern China? 🌌 On Wednesday morning (Nov. 12, 2025) at 8 a.m., a powerful geomagnetic storm hit, pushing the global geomagnetic activity index (Kp) to a rare 9. This high Kp level triggered stunning aurora displays that danced across the starry night, painting the sky with vibrant greens and reds.
Auroras happen when energetic particles from the Sun crash into Earth’s magnetic field, exciting atoms in the upper atmosphere and making them glow—nature’s very own light show! ✨
While aurora fans usually flock to high-latitude spots, this storm was strong enough to surprise sky-watchers in northern China. Photographers and stargazers captured epic shots and shared them online, flooding social media with breathtaking images. 📸
The Kp index ranges from 0 (quiet) to 9 (extreme), and a reading of 9 is the top of the scale—no wonder the skies looked like they were on fire! 🔥 Keep your eyes on space weather forecasts; the Sun’s next fireworks could be just around the corner. 🌠
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Geomagnetic storm sparks spectacular auroras over northern China
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