CHARLOTTE — Did you happen to see the northern lights over the weekend?
The display was visible in some parts of North Carolina for the second time in a few weeks.
The spectacle is a rare occurrence for the Tar Heel State.
Energized particles from the sun enter the Earth’s upper atmosphere but our planet’s magnetic field protects us, according to space.com.
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The magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles, which creates a majestic sight.
Where to monitor aurora forecasts:
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