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Daisy Dobrijevic

Powerful geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across North America (photos)

Northern lights in the sky and reflecting in the water below. they appear as green and magenta ribbons of light stretching across the sky.

A surprise strong (G3) geomagnetic storm lit up skies across the Northern Hemisphere overnight (Nov. 5-6), treating skywatchers to dazzling auroras from Canada to northern North America. Geomagnetic conditions have remained unsettled through Nov. 8, meaning aurora activity could continue as additional solar material sweeps past Earth.

Photographers across North America were treated to stunning displays of green, pink, and purple auroras rippling across the sky. We've rounded up some of the best views here.

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