China issues geomagnetic storm warning

According to space weather experts, a geomagnetic storm is a phenomenon in which the Earth’s magnetic field is violently disturbed by high-velocity coronal material that carries the Sun’s magnetic field. The storms can disrupt satellite signals and ground communications, affecting space exploration, but generally have no impact on human health.

When geomagnetic storms occur, they usually bring with them the phenomenon of the Northern Lights. High-energy particles descend from space, colliding with the atmosphere and lighting up the sky in different colors.

Due to the current geomagnetic storm, stunning auroras were observed across much of the northern half of China, including Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Northern lights enthusiasts in these regions have used their cameras to capture the universe’s enchanting dance of light and shadow.