Powerful solar storm sparks stunning display of northern lights across the globe

The largest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years reached Earth Friday, and put on a northern lights show, with breathtaking images from Europe to Canada, and across much of the U.S., even as far south as Florida. Michael George reports.

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