Spectacular photos of the northern lights from across America

Thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm occurring this weekend, the northern lights appeared more potent and further south than is normal

Thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm occurring this weekend, the northern lights appeared more potent and further south than is normal

ATWATER WCVB NEWS CENTER FIVE JOHN THANK YOU FOR THAT. WE TURN NOW TO A SPECTACULAR SIGHT IN THE SKY. THESE ARE NEW PICTURES TONIGHT OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TAKEN FROM ACROSS EUROPE. THEY ARE STUNNING. THEIR BREATHTAKING. IT IS THE STRONGEST GEOMAGNETIC EVENT IN NEARLY 20 YEARS AND SO FA

Spectacular photos of the northern lights from across America

Thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm occurring this weekend, the northern lights appeared more potent and further south than is normal

On Friday, many parts of the United States were witness to a natural light show, as the northern lights 鈥� also known as aurora borealis 鈥� lit up the skies.Related video above: Stunning photos show Northern Lights across globeThanks to a severe geomagnetic storm occurring this weekend, the northern lights appeared more potent and further south than is normal.For those who were lucky enough to see it 鈥� and nice enough to snap a picture 鈥� the lights presented with a distinct pink and greenish hue across the night sky.Below is a sample of photos of the phenomenon from local Hearst stations across the country:Massachusetts: Oklahoma:Northern lights put on beautiful display over OklahomaNew Hampshire:Photos from WMUR viewers, uLocal members capture the northern lights over New HampshireGeorgia/South Carolina:Northern lights dazzle the night sky in rare appearance across Georgia and South CarolinaCalifornia:Viewer photos: Aurora lights up Northern California skyIowa/Nebraska:Nebraska, Iowa northern lights: Viewers capture the beautiful momentsAlabama: A rare treat in Alabama: Unusually strong solar storm makes the northern lights visible in the South

On Friday, many parts of the United States were witness to a natural light show, as the northern lights 鈥� also known as aurora borealis 鈥� lit up the skies.

Related video above: Stunning photos show Northern Lights across globe

Thanks to a severe occurring this weekend, the northern lights appeared more potent and further south than is normal.

For those who were lucky enough to see it 鈥� and nice enough to snap a picture 鈥� the lights presented with a distinct pink and greenish hue across the night sky.

Below is a sample of photos of the phenomenon from local Hearst stations across the country:

Massachusetts:

Oklahoma:

New Hampshire:

Mount Washington Observatory

The northern lights as seen from the Mount Washington Observatory on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire.

Georgia/South Carolina:

Chad Albright

The northern lights are seen over Saint Simons Island, Georgia. (Photo credit: Chad Albright)

California:

Charlie Koder

Courtney Cramer-Stout said her son Dallas was mesmerized by the aurora seen in the Sutter Buttes.

Iowa/Nebraska:

Alabama:

Amber Hawkins

The northern lights seen from Straight Mountain In unincorporated Blount County, Alabama.

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Spectacular photos of the northern lights from across America