Solar storm creates dazzling display

Heather Ainsley  news@greenepublishing.com Over the weekend of Friday, May 10, people worldwide were privy to a spectacular display of “northern lights,” which were visible in colors ranging from bright pink to purple and even blue and green. This is caused by what is called a “geomagnetic storm,” or a “solar storm,” that is caused by a sizable solar flare or series of flares.  Solar flares typically take place in active regions of the sun, which are active due to strong m