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Check out this stunning image of an aurora as seen in Tromsø, Norway. The solar wind combines with moonlight and snow for a once-in-a-lifetime view. Even more spectacular views might arrive today, when stronger solar winds hit our magnetic field. More »
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Here's a picture of a geomagnetic storm causing crazy auroras to light up the sky over Newfoundland, as seen from the International Space Station. The ISS is actually at the same altitude as these auroras, and sometimes flies straight through the Northern Lights. Click through for another trippy picture of Earth's auroras as seen from space. More »
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