Lee Weather Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci said a massive geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights to places that have rarely seen them before, which could continue Saturday night in Illinois.
Lee Weather Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci said a massive geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights to places that have rarely seen them before, which could continue Saturday night in Illinois.
Community members shared these images from Friday night, May 10, of the northern lights in Coles and Macon counties. The lights may continue to be visible Saturday night, May 11.
Community members shared these images from Friday night, May 10, of the northern lights in Coles and Macon counties. The lights may continue to be visible Saturday night, May 11.
The most significant geomagnetic storm since at least 2003 brought the Northern Lights to places that have rarely seen them before. Parts of America will have another chance Saturday night if you missed it.
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