Northern lights put on a show in Akron
Rare displays of aurora, commonly known as the Northern Lights, were visible in Akron Friday night — they were seen as far south as Alabama and across the U.S. into California. Severe geomagnetic storms can trigger the display of aurora on Earth. Space weather forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center…
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