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Photographing the Northern Lights is part science experiment, part art class. It's also a true test of endurance, requiring you to set up a tripod, adjust your camera settings, wait patiently in the cold, and embrace all of the above to capture the perfect shot.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a G4-level geomagnetic storm after a long-duration solar flare erupted a couple of days ago.
Nature offers many dazzling displays, from jagged flashes of lightning to radiant sunsets. But perhaps one of the most elusive natural phenomena is the shimmering waves of green, pink, and red dancing across the night sky, forming the northern lights.
A solar radiation storm marks the release of intense, rapidly-moving charged particles toward Earth and can impact space launches, aviation and satellite operations. The last time severe solar radiation storm levels were observed was in October 2003, according to SWPC.
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