The Northern Lights Were Recently Visible From The US And The Photos Are Amazing

On the morning of May 12, a rare display of the northern lights was visible in parts of the northern United States, including in parts of Minnesota and Alaska. Skygazers in parts of Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom and New Zealand were also able to catch a glimpse.

Seeing the northern lights is usually difficult during the day due to the sun. Cloud coverage also plays a role. The northern lights are a result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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