Aurora over the M. R. Štefánik Monument, Slovakia

Aurora over the M. R. Štefánik Monument, Slovakia

On October 18, 2025, a stream of fast solar wind from a coronal hole produced a geomagnetic storm strong enough to make the aurora visible from Central Europe.
The red and pink glow appeared above the monumental tomb of General Milan Rastislav Štefánik — founder of the Slovak Republic, aviator, and distinguished astronomer known for his studies of the Sun. It was a fitting tribute from the very star he once explored.

Location: Bradlo Hill, Slovakia
Date: October 18, 2025
Camera: Canon 6D + Sigma 35 mm f/1.4
Photographer: Ondrej Králik — www.kralikondrej.com

Canon 6D + Sigma 35mm, f1.4
10sec, ISO 2500, f2.8
Panorama

Images stitched in Ptgui pro and then edited in photoshop.