Northern Lights sparkle Calgary-area skies

The northern lights could easily be seen in skies over Calgary and surrounding areas thanks to a geomagnetic storm Monday night. Silvia Naranjo reports.

By CityNews Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2024 8:18 am.

Last Updated Oct 8, 2024 7:27 pm.

The northern lights could easily be seen in skies over Calgary and surrounding areas thanks to a geomagnetic storm Monday night.

Here’s the latest aurora borealis in photos.

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