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Auroras, also known as northern and southern lights, are natural phenomena that occur when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s atmosphere, creating vibrant colors visible to the naked eye. While these celestial spectacles are captivating from the ground, they take on a whole new level of majesty when viewed from space. This collection of 32 breathtaking photographs taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station and space shuttles showcases the awe-inspiring beauty and immense scale of auroras, offering a unique perspective on this extraordinary natural phenomenon.

A rare celestial event, the auroras, are expected to be visible across various parts of the globe for the second consecutive night on May 11. Caused by a massive solar storm, these captivating displays already mesmerized viewers worldwide on May 10. The intensity of the solar storm escalated to an “extreme” geomagnetic storm, marking the first instance since the “Halloween Storms” in October 2003.