Northern Lights dazzle in stunning photos from Key West to NYC to China

Overnight on Thursday October 10 into Friday October 11, the aurora borealis was visible as far south as Florida and even in urban areas like New York City that have more light pollution. The pink, purple, red, and green lights were visible in these areas that normally do not get to see them due to a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center monitored the strong X-class solar flare and resulting coronal mass ejection (CME) that began on October 8. Take a look at some stellar photos of this exciting space weather event from China, Canada, Key West, and more.




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