On Tuesday night, the Northern Lights appeared over Las Vegas, a rare sight for the desert city. News 3 LV reported that a severe geomagnetic storm from a solar coronal mass ejection caused the display. The National Weather Service said such storms disturb Earth's magnetic field, making the aurora visible far from the poles.
Many valley residents shared photos of the northern lights on social media. The sky above the neon Las Vegas skyline appeared calm compared to the usual city lights. Space weather experts had warned of possible geomagnetic activity. FOX5 Vegas said, "the storm is not expected to cause major disruptions to radio or communication signals."
Las Vegas experienced a multi-day display of the northern lights caused by geomagnetic storms, with another coronal mass ejection expected to extend the event. The auroras could be visible at any time depending on geomagnetic activity, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said they might be seen in some areas on Friday.
