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Majestic Northern Lights Dazzle as Solar Storm Hits

1/3/2025

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On December 31, 2024, the northern lights put on a breathtaking show, ignited by powerful solar activity and two coronal mass ejections. This G3 geomagnetic storm lit up the skies as far south as Mexico. With more auroras anticipated on January 3 and 4, the cosmic spectacle could also disrupt technology and infrastructure.

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On December 31, 2024, the northern lights put on a breathtaking show, ignited by powerful solar activity and two coronal mass ejections. This G3 geomagnetic storm lit up the skies as far south as Mexico. With more auroras anticipated on January 3 and 4, the cosmic spectacle could also disrupt technology and infrastructure.