On Friday, many parts of the United States were witness to a natural light show, as the northern lights — also known as aurora borealis — 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 — and nice enough to snap a picture — 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