In a very rare display of nature, the northern lights, or aurora borealis , were seen across North America on Tuesday, 11 November, with the phenomenon expected to return in the coming nights as well. According to USA Today, the northern lights flashed across the skies due to a geomagnetic storm. Notably, an aurora forms when a solar flare erupts on the Sun, sending charged particles towards Earth, which then interact with our atmosphere.

Other states not initially predicted by NOAA, such as Texas, Colorado and Florida, also witnessed the light show.

The Space Weather Prediction Centre has warned that the strong solar event could disrupt power grids, interfere with communications, and affect some GPS signals on Wednesday, 12 November, as the phenomenon continues. It may also bring an

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