WASHINGTON: Auroras could light up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.

A powerful solar storm – which could continue into Sunday – has triggered spectacular celestial shows usually confined to the far northern reaches of the planet, hence their nickname of the "northern lights."

Register to unlock this article

Register to read this story and more for free.

Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience.

Continue

OR

See our subscription options.

Already have an account? Log in here