NORTHERN LIGHTS: Skywatchers head out into the dark night, looking to the skies for a phenomenal light show once again. A KP Index of 8.6 was reached early Thursday morning and social media was filled with aurora borealis photos.
How does a geomagnetic storm create such vibrant colors in our sky? Meteorologist Brittney Merlot breaks down the science of the solar flare and how it interacts with our atmosphere.