NPR May 16, 2026 • 18:07

North America poised for light display of aurora borealis - NPR

By Alana Wise

North America poised for light display of aurora borealis - NPR

The splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights

Brilliant splashes of green, purple and pink will streak the night sky for many stargazers in North America on Saturday and Sunday night, as energized particles from space collide with the Earth's at… [+1581 chars]
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