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Severe Geomagnetic Storm Brings Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) to Below U.S. Canadian Border

 A severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm overnight brought Aurora Borealis activity to low latitudes enabling rare Northern Lights views as far south as Madison Wisconsin (43° N). The images captured by weather stations and ski areas across the northern latitudes of the Lower 48 are out-of-this-world spectacular. See for yourself!  PHOTOS  

SnowBrains | March 24, 2023
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What Causes the Northern Lights?

All of us have either seen (whether in a photo or real life) or heard of the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights. These spectacular lights are most commonly green in color but can turn purple and even red. So, what causes them, and why can you only see them in the far north? The Science Behind […]

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Liam Abbott | February 19, 2021
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6 Things NOAA Forecasters Want Us To Know

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NOAA Forecasters want us to know 6 things about weather and climate to increase awareness of how it works and how to be prepared for it. But first of all, what is the difference between weather and climate? “Whereas weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, climate describes what the weather is like over a long period of time in […]

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Sebastian Opazo | June 26, 2020
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Have You Ever Seen The Northern Lights? | This Video is Time-Lapse Magic

Have you ever seen the Northern Lights?  If you have, you understand.  If you haven’t, no one can truly describe them to you.  To stand out under the northern sky and watch this bizarre event unfold allows your thoughts to delve down to a deeper level of wonder. The Aurora Borealis are best described simply as magic.  Again, if you’ve […]

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SnowBrains | May 2, 2013
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