The Ames community saw the northern lights’ hues of bright green, pink and red in the night skies on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A geomagnetic storm in the solar system allowed central Iowa — plus two dozen other states — to see the colorful display. A storm happens when charged particles from the sun’s atmosphere interact with the Earth’s magnetic field, according to an article from NPR.
If you missed the phenomenon, be sure to check out the photos the Voice staff took Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
