Solar Storms Fueling More Frequent Northern Lights Displays
Heightened solar activity is triggering more frequent and intense northern lights displays, with recent solar storms pushing the aurora into lower latitudes.

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Heightened solar activity is triggering more frequent and intense northern lights displays, with recent solar storms pushing the aurora into lower latitudes.
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