"Northern Lights: A Spectacular Show Across Multiple US States"

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"Northern Lights: A Spectacular Show Across Multiple US States"
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The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in Michigan and 16 other states next week. The best chance to see them will be between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, away from city lights and light pollution. The phenomenon is caused by solar winds and Earth's magnetic field. In late April, a geomagnetic storm created lights visible in over 30 U.S. states.

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