Northern Lights

The latest news, stories and features on the Northern Lights - also known as aurora borealis or polar lights - a natural light display in the Earth's sky. It is largely seen in the Arctic and Antarctic but can be glimpsed in the likes of Iceland, Scotland and Norway.

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