G4 Auroral Event on 2026-01-19

[Randy Zipser]

Did anyone see or photograph the auroral event last night (January 19, 2026)? If so, please tell us about your experience and/or post some photos. Below are two links about this event:

Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm

 

[Dan Robinson]

We were clouded out for the first substorm, and I didn't stay awake for the second. The temperatures being 15F didn't help my motivation!

From Jim Tang of the 5AM substorm:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2013725054786302133

 

[Jeff House]

The +Bz was a kick in the balls. I never have expectations in the South, but all the other parameters were there. Really hoped to reel in another miracle. That's OK though. This cycle has been a banger even in the South from the two in 2024 and Veteran's Day 2025.

 

[James K]

It was mostly cloudy that evening/early night, but later the clouds cleared out. I went out & looked multiple times but never saw anything other than on the last time (probably around 11pm) I think there was a couple faint streaks of green.
But all that said, I spent very little time out there due to it being kinda cold.