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iN PHOTOS: Thompson-Okanagan residents capture northern lights

Photos taken with a quick 15 second exposures using a Canon camera with a 20mm lens on a tripod.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Debra Ceravolo

Kamloops and Okanagan residents captured photos of the aurora borealis light show over the long weekend.

Photos taken early morning Oct 12 on Anarchist mountain
Photos taken early morning Oct 12 on Anarchist mountain
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Debra Ceravolo

A geomagnetic storm caused by solar flare energy has caused northern lights, or aurora borealis, to be visible from further south than usual.

Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Paul McIntyre

The geomagnetic storm is projected to continue until mid week.

If the skies are clear tonight, Okanagan residents may be treated to another beautiful light show. 

Facebook user Paul McIntyre captured photos of the aurora borealis last night, Oct. 11, in Kelowna.
Facebook user Paul McIntyre captured photos of the aurora borealis last night, Oct. 11, in Kelowna.
Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Paul McIntyre

Image Credit: FACBOOK/ Paul McIntyre

Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Paul McIntyre

Facebook user Roman Bartoš captured images of the aurora borealis
Facebook user Roman Bartoš captured images of the aurora borealis
Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Roman Bartoš

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