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Solar flare? Yes, but tonight's northern lights have a more spectacular cause.
Written by on June 9, 2011That's what the University of Alaska's Geophysical Institute is predicting, saying the giant eruption — technically not a solar flare, despite Internet buzz — will mean a larger-than- usual viewing range for the northern lights Wednesday night. For those who might not understand why we love solar explosions, this video of this morning's massive solar [...]
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