United States of America: People around the world are mesmerized by the northern lights, also known as aurora, as they make a spectacular display across the night sky.
While many people travel to different parts of the planet to get the best views, one lucky astronaut experienced the most exclusive view of all.
About 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth, NASA astronaut Josh Cassada captured this stunning photo of the aurora borealis while aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Since last October, Cassada has shared the International Space Station (ISS) with astronauts Nicole Mann, Koichi Wakata and Anna Kikina.
People around the world were shocked and impressed by the picture he posted on Twitter. With over 32,000 likes and 5,000 retweets, his post has garnered a lot of attention.
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When charged solar particles collide with molecules in Earth's atmosphere, they produce the aurora, a mesmerizing light display. This particular display was brought about by a strong solar wind that came from the Sun and increased the intensity of the auroral fires.
A hole in the Sun's corona caused giant solar plasma clouds to blast into space at high speed and collide with Earth's atmosphere.
Traditionally, the best places to view the aurora borealis are in smaller towns in Norway, Finland, and Sweden. People in the UK, however, were treated to a great show this time around.
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Scotland, northern Wales, Ireland, southern England and even the famous Stonehenge monument could see the northern lights.
Those who have the privilege of witnessing the northern lights are always mesmerized by this spectacular natural phenomenon. They are truly amazing to see both from the ground and from space.