7. Solar Storms Create Supercharged Auroras
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are explosive bursts of energy and charged particles from the Sun. When these solar storms reach Earth, they interact with our planet’s magnetic field, causing geomagnetic storms that intensify auroral displays. During such events, auroras can be seen at latitudes much farther from the poles than usual. For more information, visit National Geographic: Aurora Borealis.