"Stunning Northern Lights Illuminate Skies Across the U.S."

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were visible in parts of Illinois, including DeKalb, where the sky turned purple and blue. The phenomenon was caused by a geomagnetic storm following a coronal mass ejection from the sun. The lights were also seen in other states such as Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. In Maine, the Northern Lights appeared crimson and green, while in some areas across the pond, the skies turned magenta. The weather forecast for the Chicago area predicts mild and windy conditions with above-average temperatures, gusty winds, and a chance of isolated showers.