Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over Yugra
A stunning aurora borealis, caused by a major solar flare, was visible from Yugra to Kaliningrad and across Europe last night.
Jan 20, 2026 0
The aurora borealis lights up the night sky above Surgut in this capture.
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The most powerful aurora borealis illuminated the sky over Yugra last night. Bright green and pink hues were observed in Nizhnevartovsk, Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk, Nefteyugansk district, and other parts of the region. Residents are actively sharing footage on social media. We have collected the best ones.
A bright display of northern lights is visible over Nizhnevartovsk.
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Besides Yugra residents, the northern lights were seen by people in Kaliningrad, Sochi, Rostov, Omsk, Novy Urengoy, Novosibirsk, Crimea, and other parts of Russia, as well as in Europe.
Nizhnevartovsk experiences colorful aurora hues due to the solar activity.
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According to experts, this beautiful natural phenomenon was caused by a strong solar flare that occurred the day before. Due to it, a plasma ejection flew towards Earth at a speed of over 1,000 km/s. In addition to the gorgeous northern lights, we can expect less pleasant consequences of the flare – namely, strong magnetic storms, which may worsen the well-being of weather-sensitive individuals.
The northern lights cast a green and pink glow over Nizhnevartovsk.
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Earlier we reported that Yugra residents are again facing extreme frosts down to -43…-38 degrees Celsius (-45…-36 degrees Fahrenheit), and this will last for a long time. Specialists also warn of black ice on the roads. We publish the weather forecast.
Residents share images of the aurora from Nizhnevartovsk on social media.
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A spectacular aurora borealis is observed in the Nizhnevartovsk area.
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The night sky in Nizhnevartovsk is illuminated by vibrant northern lights.
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Nizhnevartovsk witnesses a stunning aurora display following the solar flare.
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The aurora shows intense colors over Nizhnevartovsk during the night.
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Northern lights create a light show above Nizhnevartovsk, shared online.
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This image captures the aurora borealis over Nizhnevartovsk last night.
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Surgut«s sky is filled with the aurora»s green and pink lights.
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The northern lights are vividly displayed above Surgut in this photo.
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Aurora borealis illuminates Surgut, with residents documenting the phenomenon.
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This shot shows the aurora shining over Surgut from last night.
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Surgut enjoys a rare view of intense northern lights activity.
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The aurora is visible over Singapay in the Nefteyugansk district.
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Singapay residents observe the northern lights in the Nefteyugansk area.
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Khanty-Mansiysk skies are adorned with a brilliant aurora display.
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A stunning aurora borealis is captured over Khanty-Mansiysk last night.
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Nizhnevartovsk«s aurora display highlights the effects of the solar flare.
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