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North America poised for light display of aurora borealis

NPR News · May 16, 2026, 6:07 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights

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