Beautiful Northern Lights shine brightly in the Northern Hemisphere during a powerful solar storm.

A strong solar storm hit Earth, creating beautiful colors in the sky called the Northern Lights. These lights were seen in many places, especially in the Northern Hemisphere.

The storm was stronger than usual and arrived earlier than expected. Experts said it wouldn't cause major problems for power and communication systems.

People were encouraged to take pictures of the sky because the lights might be visible even in places like Alabama and California. Experts said phone cameras are better at capturing the lights than our eyes.

While this storm wasn't expected to be as strong as the one in 1859, it could still cause some disruptions. These disruptions could affect power grids, satellites, and GPS systems.

The storm is a result of the sun's increased activity as it reaches the peak of its 11-year cycle. Scientists are closely monitoring the sun and its effects on Earth.