Space weather forecasters didn't have a clue that such a powerful storm was coming.
r forecasters didn't see the storm coming, as it was caused by a stealthy solar eruption.
While the most stunning polar light images came from the usual aurora haunts in Canada, northern Europe and Alaska, ingenious photographers equipped with sensitive cameras were also able to capture the mesmerizing light shows at rather unusual locations at much lower latitudes. Photographer Lauren Thompson took to Twitter to share a series of surprise snaps taken during a night of aurora chasing in New Mexico.
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