Northern Lights visible in 22 U.S. states, Canada, elsewhere
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A surge of solar activity may send auroras south Thursday night, giving skywatchers in Northeast Ohio a rare chance to see the northern lights.
Some Minnesotans caught a glimpse of the northern lights Wednesday, and despite some cloud cover, there could be a chance to see them again Thursday night.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says they're expecting a strong geomagnetic storm,
Head into the darkness if you want the best chance to see the neon skies. Avoid as much light pollution as possible and find a clear view of the horizon facing north. Popular spots include dark sky territory like the Adirondacks and clear horizons like Lake Ontario or Northern New York bordering Lake Champlain.
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