Aurora Borealis Visible in Borrego Springs

Northern Lights Dazzle Over Borrego Springs

October 10, 2024, Borrego Springs experienced a rare northern lights display, with delicate purple and pink hues illuminating the desert sky. While breathtaking, the aurora is best viewed through a camera or cell phone, as modern devices are more sensitive to light than the human eye, capturing the colors and details more vividly.

This phenomenon occurs when solar energy interacts with Earth's magnetic field. Though uncommon in Borrego Springs, future solar storms may bring the aurora back—stay updated by following space weather forecasts.

Lights Over Borrego Springs: Captured by Dennis Mammana

Dennis Mammana, an expert in capturing the wonders of the night sky, has shared a breathtaking view of the northern lights illuminating over Borrego Springs. Check out his post below to see the stunning imagery of this rare event.

• Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them