By TETSUYA ISHIKURA/ Staff Writer
May 13, 2024 at 14:53 JST
The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, were observed around the world following a series of large solar flares in May. In Oumu, Hokkaido, the night sky was illuminated by a vibrant red aurora on May 11. The lights in the lower left corner of the image are from the town's urban area. (Kotaro Ebara)
Skywatchers in Hokkaido enjoyed the rare treat of seeing the Northern Lights following a series of large solar flares that made the spectacle observed around the world. [Read More]
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