Another stunning northern lights show was on full display for residents across the region, overnight, with many in Sarnia-Lambton heading outside to capture the magic.
"I started watching at 12:30 a.m. but the real colours popped at 2-2:30 a.m. this morning," local photographer Jayne Primeau posted. "Not to mention all the shooting stars I saw from 12:30 a.m. on."
“A strong geomagnetic storm caused vibrant auroras to dance across the night sky on August 11, along with some dazzling displays of the Perseid meteor shower,” the Weather Network reported. “Stargazers were already out and about ready to see the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, often considered one of the best celestial events of the year. They were in for a welcome sight as the bright colours lit up the meteor display.”
The auroras were caused by strong geomagnetic energy due to a coronal mass ejection (CME) impacting Earth's magnetic field, the agency added. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Sunday night's magnetic storms were measured at G3 (strong), with a K-index of 5 to 7, indicating these were “strong and vibrant storms.”
Auroras were spotted across Canada, with folks in Alberta, Ontario, Newfoundland, and British Columbia catching a glimpse of the bright displays as well as the Perseids as they streaked across the sky.