Aurora Illuminates Kuzbass Sky, Possibly Last of Year
Residents of Siberia's Kuzbass region witnessed a rare and vivid aurora borealis on the night of January 21, which experts say might be the last such event this year.
Jan 24, 2026 0
Not everyone managed to see the phenomenon in person.
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A powerful aurora borealis illuminated the sky over Siberia on the night of Tuesday, January 21. Experts suggest that Kuzbass residents may have witnessed a phenomenon that might not occur again this year over the region.
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Residents from the north to the south of the region are sharing footage of multicolored bright lights that appeared against the backdrop of a powerful solar flare. Yellow, crimson, green, and blue hues shimmered in the sky for several hours, allowing many Kuzbass residents to capture the glow.
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Photos of the aurora were published from Kemerovo, Yashkinsky District, Anzhero-Sudzhensk, and Mezhdurechensk.
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Specialists from the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Institute of Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAS) had warned about the occurrence of a giant colorful curtain, including over Siberia.
Moreover, the aurora also occurred on the night of January 20, but it was well seen by residents of other parts of Russia. The recent radiation storm has been called the strongest of the 21st century.
Afterwards, the laboratory forecasted a decline in geomagnetic activity, which is welcomed by weather-sensitive Kuzbass residents. Indeed, over the past two days, the storms reached G4 level — strong — several times.
A general practitioner explained how to protect oneself during magnetic storms, in particular, recommending not to overeat or drink alcohol. Also, it is advisable to sleep more than 7 hours if possible and drink water throughout the day.
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