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Northern Lights May Be Visible In U.S. This Weekend After Solar Flares • May 16, 2025, 9:31 AM ET (Forbes)
Northern Lights Forecast: 8 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight • Apr. 25, 2025, 2:36 AM ET (Forbes)
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis May Be Visible In 10 States Tonight • Apr. 23, 2025, 4:54 AM ET (Forbes)
Sun news: Solar wind surge could bring auroras • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:29 AM ET (EarthSky)

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aurora australis
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Jupiter's northern and southern auroras
Jupiter's auroral arcs
Jupiter's northern aurora
atmosphere: vertical structure
Watch the aurora australis, the southern lights, from outer space
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