Northern Lights: Here Are the Best Photos Captured Around Florida

After weeks of back-to-back rainstorms, Floridians were treated to a rare celestial surprise last night.

October 11, 2024

Image: color panorama of the aurora borealis, photographed during the geomagnetic solar flare event of May 10-12, 2024

The Northern Lights, photographed May 10, 2024, from Big Cypress National Preserve Photo by Depot Msa

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After several weeks of back-to-back storms, Floridians were treated to a rare celestial surprise last night.

Thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm, the Aurora Borealis (better known as Northern Lights) was visible across much of the United States, dazzling a large swath of the nation with a display of pink, purple, and green skies. While the lights were mostly visible in parts of the northern U.S., they could be seen as far south as Florida, including the Keys, Tallahassee, and other parts of the state.

Here are some of the best photos of the Northern Lights captured around Florida:

From Key Largo

Tonight is the second time this year we witnessed the #northernlights in Key Largo, Florida. It’s extremely rare to see the aurora so far south. These photos were taken from Latitude 25°6′24″N pic.twitter.com/7uGx1sEohl
— Mike Theiss (@MikeTheiss) October 11, 2024

From Tallahassee

I can’t believe I got to see the northern lights twice in one year in my backyard in Tallahassee Florida! @NWSTallahassee @NWSSWPC @spacewxwatch #Auroraborealis #northernlights pic.twitter.com/HYtvUUQ7cp
— Monica (@Monicalynn850) October 11, 2024

From St. George Island

Northern lights above St. George Island, Florida. pic.twitter.com/RFi4mm8G4X
— Clay (@YoungClayvo) October 11, 2024

From Southwest Florida

More shots this evening of the Northern Lights in Southwest Florida from @WINKNews viewers! Can't believe we get to see it for a second time in a year. #Aurora pic.twitter.com/jtLlXR6pop
— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) October 11, 2024

From Orlando

Look at the aurora showing up in Orlando (Florida) #Auroraborealis #aurora #northernlights pic.twitter.com/DyNvPUzq5J
— TAP - Arrown 𐂂 SAW BAEKHYUN (@tyongryong) October 11, 2024

From Key West

Incredible captures of the Northern Lights, courtesy of @Catsbookscats!

We know locals, and even some visitors, will know where this is!#AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #flwx #FLKeys #FloridaKeys pic.twitter.com/Bqj6AO9jk2
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) October 11, 2024

From North Florida

The #aurora is back in North Florida. pic.twitter.com/MKLaTIDERc
— Steve Schale (@steveschale) October 11, 2024

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