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Students Marvel at Rare Northern Lights in Indiana
11/14/2025
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Story summary
- On November 12, 2025, students in Greater Lafayette, Indiana, witnessed the northern lights after a solar storm.
- The aurora borealis appeared with reds and greens and was visible across more than 20 states.
- Purdue University students gathered at the Intramural Playing Fields to view the display despite light pollution limiting visibility.
- Dr. Cauê Borlina noted the rarity of the event and its link to the sun's peak activity.
