CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

Fiona Odlum — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:11:04 +0000

Many across Canada have had good seats to a dazzling light show in the sky over the past several days.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been visible for consecutive nights across Manitoba, including in Winnipeg.

Dr. Danielle Pahud, an instructor in the University of Manitoba’s physics and astronomy department, said right now, Earth is in alignment with the most recent solar cycle, noting the sun has been releasing more solar flares in the past week.

To read the full story, please visit CTV Winnipeg.

CTV Winnipeg: Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba

Fiona Odlum — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:53:56 +0000

An unusually large solar storm produced northern light shows which were visible across many parts of the country on Friday, and could potentially be viewable again Saturday night.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been keeping an eye on a series of solar flares that have been coming from the sun since Wednesday.

To read the full story about the solar storm, please visit CTV Winnipeg.

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CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

CTV Winnipeg: Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba