Geomagnetic storm triggers aurora borealis across the globe

A strong geomagnetic storm has trigged the aurora borealis across the globe over the weekend.

Millions of Australians were treated to the spectacular light show.

Thanks to clearer-than-usual weather, the strongest geomagnetic storm to reach the Earth in two decades came at the right time.

The phenomenon occurs when electrically charged particles from solar winds enter the earth’s atmosphere and interact with gasses.

Geomagnetic storm triggers aurora borealis across the globe