The aurora borealis danced in the night skies over Michigan Wednesday night, Nov. 5 — and more shimmering lights are on the way Thursday, Nov. 6 .

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) predicts a strong northern lights display on Thursday, Nov. 6 — weather allowing — as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the aurora could be visible across up to 20 U.S. states.

Here's a look at the colorful light shows across Michigan skies Nov. 5, shown in photos shared online from people throughout the state.

See dazzling displays in Michigan skies

What are the northern lights?

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are waves of light created when the solar wind strikes the atmosphere, creating a display of moving lights in the night sky.

Auroras typically appear in

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