"Northern Lights to Illuminate Skies in Multiple US States"

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Source: The News Journal
"Northern Lights to Illuminate Skies in Multiple US States"
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The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are predicted to be visible in over 17 U.S. states this week, including neighboring Annapolis, Maryland, for Delaware residents. The best time to see the aurora is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. The phenomenon is caused by electrons colliding with atoms in the Earth's magnetic field, producing multicolor bulbs of light. The last major northern lights event in the U.S. occurred in late April, visible in 30 states.

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