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After several weeks of back-to-back storms, Floridians were treated to a rare celestial surprise last night.
Thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm, the Aurora Borealis (better known as Northern Lights) was visible across much of the United States, dazzling a large swath of the nation with a display of pink, purple, and green skies. While the lights were mostly visible in parts of the northern U.S., they could be seen as far south as Florida, including the Keys, Tallahassee, and other parts of the state.
Here are some of the best photos of the Northern Lights captured around Florida:
From Key Largo
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Tonight is the second time this year we witnessed the #northernlights in Key Largo, Florida. It’s extremely rare to see the aurora so far south. These photos were taken from Latitude 25°6′24″N pic.twitter.com/7uGx1sEohl
— Mike Theiss (@MikeTheiss) October 11, 2024
From Tallahassee
I can’t believe I got to see the northern lights twice in one year in my backyard in Tallahassee Florida! @NWSTallahassee @NWSSWPC @spacewxwatch #Auroraborealis #northernlights pic.twitter.com/HYtvUUQ7cp
— Monica (@Monicalynn850) October 11, 2024
From St. George Island
Northern lights above St. George Island, Florida. pic.twitter.com/RFi4mm8G4X
— Clay (@YoungClayvo) October 11, 2024
From Southwest Florida
More shots this evening of the Northern Lights in Southwest Florida from @WINKNews viewers! Can't believe we get to see it for a second time in a year. #Aurora pic.twitter.com/jtLlXR6pop
— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) October 11, 2024
From Orlando
Look at the aurora showing up in Orlando (Florida) #Auroraborealis #aurora #northernlights pic.twitter.com/DyNvPUzq5J
— TAP – Arrown ð‚‚ SAW BAEKHYUN (@tyongryong) October 11, 2024
From Key West
Incredible captures of the Northern Lights, courtesy of @Catsbookscats!
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) October 11, 2024
We know locals, and even some visitors, will know where this is!#AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #flwx #FLKeys #FloridaKeys pic.twitter.com/Bqj6AO9jk2
From North Florida
The #aurora is back in North Florida. pic.twitter.com/MKLaTIDERc
— Steve Schale (@steveschale) October 11, 2024
