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Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

Latest from Space.com·@daisy.dobrijevicspace.comDaisyDobrijevic·2 months ago
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Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? We were expecting a show this weekend and boy did the sky deliver! Stunning northern lights lit up skies across the U.S. as a series of powerful geomagnetic storms sparked auroras far beyond their usual polar limits. From North America to northern Europe, skywatchers were treated to a dazzling show. The burst of activity came as Earth was hit by a complex wave of solar energy, delivering a one-two punch from multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) alongside a fast stream of solar wind from a coronal hole. Strong (G3) storm levels were reached over the weekend, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, setting the stage for widespread aurora sightings. We've rounded up some of this weekend's best northern lights photos and videos below.…

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