The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, lit up the sky over parts of the U.S. They are a phenomenon caused by plasma ejected from the sun during a solar storm, which interacts with Earth’s geomagnetic field. | NBC News

🌌 SOUTH AFRICA, LOOK UP TONIGHT! The Southern Lights might just light up our skies 😱🔥 Don’t sleep on this - between 9PM & 4AM, you could witness the Aurora Australis right from home 🇿🇦✨ #AuroraAustralis #SouthernLights #WeAreSouthAfricans | Vox Weather

What does the Aurora look like to the naked eye? 🎥 Shared from @chasing_horizonz_ This incredible video by @chasing_horizonz_ shows what the Aurora Australis might actually look like to the naked eye. Many people are surprised when they first see the aurora because it doesn’t always appear as bright or colorful as it looks in photos. This video does a great job of showing what you can realistically expect to experience - and trust us, even the softer glow is something you’ll never forget. 🌌 Th