The October 11, 2024 Geomagnetic Outbreak: Aurora Borealis

On the night of October 10-11, 2024, a powerful G4 (Severe) to G5 (Extreme) geomagnetic storm impacted Earth, resulting in a rare and widespread display of the Aurora Borealis. According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, the display was triggered by a massive coronal mass ejection (CME) that allowed the northern lights to be visible as far south as the Gulf Coast and Southern Europe.

The event featured intense "pillars" and "curtains" of light, with vibrant hues of magenta, emerald green, and deep red. Unlike typical northern displays, the October event was characterized by high-altitude oxygen emissions that made the aurora visible even in areas with significant light pollution.

The Archive: Documented by Caleb Elliott, this footage captures the dynamic movement and corona formations of the display. This record serves as a primary visual source for the 2024 solar maximum period and is a featured part of the Vortex Media atmospheric archive.