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Aurora Borealis

CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

October 9, 2024 — 

Many across Canada have had good seats to a dazzling light show in the sky over the past several days.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, have been visible for consecutive nights across Manitoba, including in Winnipeg.

Dr. Danielle Pahud, an instructor in the University of Manitoba’s physics and astronomy department, said right now, Earth is in alignment with the most recent solar cycle, noting the sun has been releasing more solar flares in the past week.

To read the full story, please visit CTV Winnipeg.

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