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ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up skies from Sanford to Satellite Beach.

Viewers reported bright colors visible even from I-4, with the most vivid displays seen in darker areas near Mount Dora, Wekiva, and St. Cloud.

Another show for Wednesday night?

What To Expect:

Experts say another round of activity could be visible Wednesday night as a strong solar storm continues to impact Earth’s atmosphere.

Photos captured from across the region showed red, pink and purple hues glowing over the water and city skylines.

Meteorologists say the aurora forms when charged solar particles collide with Earth’s magnetic field, a phenomenon more common during this period of heightene

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