Northern Lights Shine Bright In Minneapolis
Northern Lights Shine Bright In Minneapolis
Residents of the US city have been able to see the northern lights, thanks to a powerful solar storm.
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Stargazers in the US city of Minneapolis have been enjoying a rare glimpse of the northern lights.
They are not usually seen as far south as Minnesota, but a powerful solar storm meant residents were able to view them.
The breathtaking spectacle was captured on video by Steve Baranski, a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society.
Also known as an aurora borealis, the northern lights occur during a solar flare.
Charged particles from the sun penetrate the earth's magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in the atmosphere.
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