Northern lights viewing is typically reserved for the “auroral oval,” which includes portions of northern Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, and northern Canada and Alaska. However, the incredible scene has been visible throughout the U.S. as of late, stretching as far south as Texas and Florida.

People all across the country—as well as Canada and Australia—have been able to witness the colorful display in all of its glory. Last night, on November 12, the internet was once again full of photos of the northern lights. Below are some of the highlights…

What Causes the Northern Lights?

This week’s Northern lights were the result of geomagnetic storms, which occur when solar activity collides with gases in Earth’s atmosphere.

According to NASA, “When energetic particles from space collide wi

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