TOPSHOT - The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, is faintly seen over the Laguna Garzon Bridge between the Uruguayan southeastern departments of Maldonado and Rocha, near the seaside resort of Jose Ignacio, on May 11, 2024. The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. (Photo by Mariana SUAREZ / AFP)