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Stunning Auroras From Around the World (January 22-23, 2012)

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On January 22nd 2012, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere were rewarded with amazing displays of aurora. The cause of these displays was a Kp level 5.67 geomagnetic storm originating from solar activity on the 19th of January, produced visible aurorae throughout the northern hemisphere and viewers as far south as northeast England had great auroral views.

Here is a selection of aurora images and videos taken during the event.

More below!

Aurora over Donegal, Ireland. Credit: Brendan Alexander

Brian Horisk adventureart.co.uk hills near Dundee

Callum - Aberdeen
Looking north from the science operations center at Poker Flats, Alaska. Credit: Jason Ahrns.
David Woodford
Gerry Mcgegor - over looking John O'Groats & orkney's
Gillian C - Edinburgh
Graham Scott - Aberdeenshire
Lawrie Dryden - Kinloss
Corinne Mills - Near Dundee Scotland
Andrew Smith - St Mary's Lighthouse Whitley Bay England
Brian Smith - Clackmannanshire Scotland
Graham Scott - Aberdeenshire
Jon Porter Kielder - Northumberland England
Alan Rowe
Dean Mann - Nethybridge Highlands
Ben Hurst - Dundee
David Breen - Newcastle Upon Tyne England
David Breen - Newcastle Upon Tyne England
Aurora Webcam Sweden http://www.auroraskystation.com/live-camera/9/
Lee Jennings Cresswell Beach Northumberland England
Lee Jennings Cresswell Beach Northumberland England
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