When it slammed into Earth's magnetic field, the impact triggered a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm, which in turn led to striking auroras deep into mid-latitudes.CMEs carry electrically charged atoms,

An ejection from the sun hit Earth early Sunday morning, creating a light show in the sky sooner than expected.

Chances are favorable for geomagnetic storms that lead to widespread sightings of the northern lights in the near future.