Surprising natural phenomenon: Northern lights spotted in the sky of Cuba

Inhabitants of various locations in Cuba reported having seen auroras borealis in the sky, a natural phenomenon that usually occurs near the poles.

This spectacle of bright lights in shades of blue, green, red, yellow, and orange surprised the population, as it is extremely rare for it to manifest at such southern latitudes.

The northern lights are an atmospheric phenomenon caused by the collision of charged particles from the Sun with the Earth's atmosphere.

This process begins when the solar wind, composed of ions, interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, known as the magnetosphere.

Although this magnetic field protects our planet from the harmful effects of solar wind, some particles manage to penetrate into the ionosphere, a layer of the atmosphere located around the geomagnetic poles.

There, these particles collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms, releasing energy and creating the impressive lights we know as auroras.

This unusual sighting in Cuba is attributed to a strong solar storm recorded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning, category G-4, for this week.

The storm has been intense enough to cause auroras in unusual regions, reaching as far south as the United States.

This is not the first time these strange lights in the sky have amazed Cubans. They were also noticed in May.

The sighting in Cuba has generated great anticipation. The exceptional atmospheric and geomagnetic conditions caused by the storm allowed this rare phenomenon to manifest on the island. Experts recommend astronomy enthusiasts to stay alert for future similar phenomena.