Zackery Schikora Physics 212-F04
The event caused incredible auroral
displays as far south as the Caribbean.
Solar weather responsible
Potential for damage to our current
infrastructures
Richard Carrington, an amatuer British astronomer, noticed something that had never been observed before- two intensely bright patches of
light on the surface of the sun. What followed was the largest geomagnetic storm and auroral display in recorded history, one which would
have untold consequences if it were to happen today.
On September 1st, 1859
