It is the latest aurora borealis phenomenon to be observed in the country this year
Residents of several Russian regions observed the northern lights on Sunday, according to numerous posts on social media. It is the latest display of the phenomenon, also known as aurora borealis, that Russians have been treated to this year.
People from the Siberian regions of Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Yakutia posted photographs of the natural wonder online. Sightings have also been reported in Western Russian regions of Tambov and Tver, as well as in Perm Region in the central part of the country.
В Якутске из-за магнитной бури наблюдается《северное сияние》хотя на дворе август месяц. pic.twitter.com/oBDui0qvyA
— Sakhaya (@Yakutyannn) August 5, 2024
The northern lights generally occur in the Earth’s polar regions between September and April.
северное сияние ✨ pic.twitter.com/L3lmWpSTWU