AUSTIN (KXAN) — The northern lights were visible across Central Texas Friday evening, and KXAN viewers took to the streets to catch a glimpse of the event.
A G4 geomagnetic storm watch was issued Thursday ahead of the arrival, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called "very rare."
Aurora Borealis in Cedar Creek | KXAN viewer photo Aurora east of Johnson City | Credit: Susan Hill Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna Solar storm during flight from Austin to London | Credit: Claire McKenna Aurora in Spicewood | Credit: Gina Brown Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes Aurora and Starlink in Spicewood | Credit: Gina Brown Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in San Marcos | KXAN viewer photo Solar storm in Leander | KXAN viewer photo Solar storm in Cedar Park | KXAN viewer photo Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer Solar storm in Liberty Hill | Credit: Johnette Benzer Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes Northern Lights in Lago Vista | Credit: Jessica Hewes Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in Johnson City | KXAN viewer photo Aurora in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell Aurora in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell Aurora & Starlink in Lago Vista | Credit: Emily Boswell
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