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See a dazzling collection of the year's best northern lights pictures

This spectacular selection of images is taken from the winners of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition, run by Capture the Atlas

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?Goleuadau?r Gogledd? ? Mathew Browne Wales, United Kingdom The title of this image, ?Goleuadau?r Gogledd,? translates to ?Northern Lights? in Welsh. Finding the accurate translation proved challenging, as this phrase isn?t commonly used in everyday conversations here in South Wales. Witnessing the aurora borealis this far south is a rare occurrence, and capturing it at an iconic location like Paxton?s Tower adds to its uniqueness. Paxton?s Tower, a hilltop folly with a history spanning over 200 years, overlooks the picturesque Carmarthenshire countryside. For over an hour, the horizon beyond the clouds emitted hues of green and pink. However, for a brief yet magical moment, the sky came alive with impressive pink pillars, visible to the naked eye

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Largest known solar storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

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A solar flare, a tremendous explosion on the sun that happens when energy stored in "twisted" magnetic fields is suddenly released

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Dazzlingly detailed photo of a record solar tornado '14 Earths tall'

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Andrew McCarthy and Jason Guenzel 140 megapixel image of the sun
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Why the next big solar storm might hit Earth without warning

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