Northern lights brightened Czech skies

A vivid display of northern lights lit up the Czech Republic on Monday night, visible even from major cities, including Prague, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) reported. The aurora appeared unusually bright in places, with rare, fast-pulsing green “aurora blobs” complementing the typical red hues.

The extraordinary display was caused by a strong influx of protons into Earth’s magnetosphere, and its visibility was enhanced by clear skies across much of the country.