The northern lights were dancing over Ontario last night and many in Cambridge had a clear view of the spectacle.
Residents were able to capture the light show through basic cameras and could even see them with the naked eye.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, the massive magnetic storm could be seen all over the northern part of North America.
The NOAA states that the visibility of the lights comes from solar activity on the sun that disrupts Earth's magnetic field.
On a scale of solar intensity of G1 to G5, last night's sighting ranked a G4 and it's expected to still be visible tonight.
Last May, residents across Canada could see the lights at a higher intensity when Earth was hit with a G5 storm.
If you didn't get to see the show last night, the NOAA predicts Cambridge will still be in the line of sight for the storm, but the intensity will only be a G1 from Friday heading into Saturday night.
They note that to see the lights, heading away from any light pollution will dramatically increase your chances of seeing the lights with the naked eye, but as last night proves you don't even need to leave your driveway to catch the show.
From Churchill Park to backyards in Hespeler, Cambridge residents had the chance to capture the aurora borealis from all angles.
Even Waterloo Regional Police Services joined in on the show.
Did you see the Northern Lights last night?
— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) October 11, 2024
These photos were taken by one of our members at police headquarters on Maple Grove Road.#NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/pJwUyeUkXA
Last night the solar storm hit Earth at around 11:17 a.m. and was expected to remain severe from nightfall up until 2 a.m.
The NOAA reminds anyone looking to see the lights to keep looking north.
