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    The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, shine over Whitby Harbour, Whitby, UK on October 10.

    The Northern Lights, also known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in the sky over Whitby Harbour, Whitby, UK on October 10.

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    On Thursday, the Northern Lights – also known as the Northern Lights – illuminated large parts of Europe and the United States.

    The rare and fleeting appearance stopped many in their tracks and evoked a moment of awe and wonder from seasoned aurora hunters and novice stargazers alike.

    Stronger solar activity could bring more displays of the Northern Lights in 2024

    Some kept their eyes open to the evening sky all night long. While others were pleasantly surprised by the sudden splashes of red, green and purple hues shimmering above them.

    The dazzling display of color was the result of a powerful solar storm slamming into Earth. People typically travel to Alaska, Iceland and other regions within the Arctic Circle to witness the celestial phenomenon. But the geomagnetic storm caused the aurora to light up the night sky. It is the second time this year that a major solar storm has crashed into Earth, the first was in May.

    The light show was expected to be visible as far south as Alabama and northern California, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. But some reported seeing the aurora as far south as Texas, Arizona, and also in Australia.

    And sky watchers who missed the show may get another chance to see the lights; experts say they could come back out over the weekend.

    On October 10, the Northern Lights can be seen over the Baltic Sea, near Kiel, northern Germany.

    On October 10, the Northern Lights can be seen over the Baltic Sea, near Kiel, northern Germany.

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    An aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, glows red in the sky on October 10 in East Derry, NH

    An aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, glows red in the sky on October 10 in East Derry, NH

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    The aurora borealis lights up the night sky over Pitstone Windmill in Buckinghamshire on October 10 in Pitstone, UK.

    The aurora borealis lights up the night sky over Pitstone Windmill in Buckinghamshire on October 10 in Pitstone, UK.

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    The Northern Lights, also known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in the skies above Dublin on October 10.

    The Northern Lights, also known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in the skies above Dublin on October 10.

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    An aurora borealis appears over jacks while extracting oil and gas from wells near Cremona, Alberta, Canada, on October 10.

    An aurora borealis appears over jacks while extracting oil and gas from wells near Cremona, Alberta, Canada, on October 10.

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    The Northern Lights, produced by a geomagnetic solar storm, can be seen on October 10 from Shenandoah National Park in Rileyville, Virginia.

    The Northern Lights, produced by a geomagnetic solar storm, can be seen on October 10 from Shenandoah National Park in Rileyville, Virginia.

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    Auroras can be seen in Sugarloaf Key, Florida, in the early morning hours of October 11.

    Auroras can be seen in Sugarloaf Key, Florida, in the early morning hours of October 11.

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    An aurora borealis is seen on October 10 from the Pujalt Astronomical Observatory in Pujalt, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

    An aurora borealis is seen on October 10 from the Pujalt Astronomical Observatory in Pujalt, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

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    The Wisconsin night sky glows with the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm brings vibrant pinks and greens to most northern states, and beyond.

    The Wisconsin night sky glows with the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm brings vibrant pinks and greens to most northern states, and beyond.

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    Northern Lights shine in the night sky over Trakai Castle, about 18 miles (29 kilometers) from Vilnius, Lithuania, on October 10.

    Northern Lights shine in the night sky over Trakai Castle, about 18 miles (29 kilometers) from Vilnius, Lithuania, on October 10.

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    Northern Lights seen in the sky above Great Chart Church, Ashford, Kent, England, on October 10.

    Northern Lights seen in the sky above Great Chart Church, Ashford, Kent, England, on October 10.

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    Northern Lights glow in the night sky above a road in eastern Brandenburg, Germany.

    Northern Lights glow in the night sky above a road in eastern Brandenburg, Germany.

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    The Northern Lights make an incredible display in the sky above the causeway leading to Holy Island in Northumberland, England, in the early hours of Friday morning.

    The Northern Lights make an incredible display in the sky above the causeway leading to Holy Island in Northumberland, England, in the early hours of Friday morning.

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    The Milky Way and the Northern Lights are seen together as the aurora makes a rare appearance in the early morning hours of October 8, southwest of Mammoth Lakes, California.

    The Milky Way and the Northern Lights are seen together as the aurora makes a rare appearance in the early morning hours of October 8, southwest of Mammoth Lakes, California.

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