A recent cosmic event, known as a cannibal coronal mass ejection (CME), struck Earth, creating stunning auroras as far from the poles as Scotland and the South Pole. This unexpected G4-level storm, which peaked on April 15, amazed skywatchers and photographers alike. Experts had predicted a G3 storm, but the intensity surpassed expectations, resulting in breathtaking views. Photographers shared their experiences and the overwhelming beauty of the skies, describing it as an extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon that evoked feelings of awe and insignificance in the face of nature's power.
"In many ways, this felt like witnessing the atmospheric equivalent of a perfect storm... You can't help but feel incredibly lucky to have been there for it."
"It came on so fast, and it wasn't just overhead, it was to the south, north, east, west... It felt like I was standing inside a 360-degree aurora sphere."
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