Disaster · August 28, 1859

Solar storm of 1859

167 years ago

167th anniversary

The Carrington Event was the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, peaking on 1–2 September 1859 during solar cycle 10. It created strong auroral displays that were reported globally and caused sparking and even fires in telegraph stations.

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