"This is the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years," the Space Weather Prediction Center said on Monday.

In February 2022, SpaceX launched a group of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. Soon after launch, many of them began falling back into the atmosphere rather than following their planned paths.

ABC 7 meteorologist explains what causes geomagnetic activity and when auroras might be visible farther south.

Largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years could trigger auroras on Earth - A solar radiation storm this large has not been seen since October 2003

There.s a chance the UK will see the northern lights, however.

The storm could also impact power systems and spacecraft operations.

A powerful flare unleashed a severe solar storm that caused auroras and GPS disruptions on Earth.

STUNNING Northern Lights could fill the night sky over the UK tonight after a powerful mass was splurted from the sun. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was ejected from the sun and is expected to

Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation. A SWPC report added that the storm calmed and reached G4 status again on Tuesday.

A significant portion of the United States could be in for a treat on Monday night as conditions are expected to produce "auroral displays" visible in much of the country, bringing colorful displays of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) to the night skies for Millions of Americans.