Solar storm creates colorful light displays in northern hemisphere

WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Saturday, a strong solar storm hit Earth and created colorful displays in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere.

There were no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.

A day earlier, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth hours sooner than expected.

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