Earth treated to a solar spectacle

Largest solar storm since 2005 engulfs planet this week, bringing fantastic skies to some areas.

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A powerful solar flare has engulf the Earth this week, the most powerful such storm since 2005.        

Scientists have warned that the storm, which peaked on Tuesday and will dissipate by the weekend, will allow countries nearer the Arctic to see brilliant displays of light.

Al Jazeera’s Daniel Lak reports from Toronto.

Source: Al Jazeera