This May, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) observed several strong Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). The solar flares created a massive solar storm, which resulted in auroras that were seen even in the southern U.S. Citizen scientists contributed photos, which will add to the information for researchers. Check out this NASA feature "How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades" to learn more about solar flares and magnetic fields! Click here to learn more about space weather.
(Photo Credit: NASA/SDO)