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On Monday, Oct. 27, the northern lights could illuminate skies across 12 northern U.S. states and parts of Canada

This is a result of a burst of solar wind from a coronal hole on the sun, triggering a minor geomagnetic storm that may be visible to the naked eye under dark conditions

Peak viewing is expected after sunset on Oct. 27 through midnight Tuesday, Oct. 28, with the best visibility in up to 12 states

October may be coming to a close, but the northern lights are in full force.

As soon as it gets dark on Monday, Oct. 27, auroras could shimmer across parts of the northern U.S. and Canada, adorning the night with colorful ribbons of violet and green.

The northern lights (aurora borealis) are caused by geomagnetic storms, which occur when charged particles from t

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