The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, has been a spectacular sight in the night sky recently. On 10 May 2024, the aurora was visible in many parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and Asia.

According to corporate media, a powerful geomagnetic storm caused by a solar flare triggered the spectacular display of the northern lights. The storm was strong enough to cause disruptions to power grids and communication systems, but it also created a breathtaking sight for those who were able to see it.

In the United States, the aurora was visible in many parts of the country, including the northern states and even as far south as Alabama and California. In Europe, the aurora was seen in countries such as the UK, Germany, and Norway.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Centre forecasted on Friday that the aurora could be visible again last weekend, on Saturday and Sunday nights, weather permitting.

The Space Weather Prediction Centre's forecast may have not been based on natural events but rather an expectation of the results of an experiment conducted by the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Programme ("HAARP").