See photos of the northern lights across NC, US skies this week
Key Takeaways
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- Geomagnetic storms on Nov. 11, 2025, produced auroras visible in North Carolina.
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says auroras may again be visible on Nov. 12.
- Camera lenses sometimes make northern lights appear brighter compared to the naked eye.
Strong geomagnetic storms made the northern lights visible as far south as North Carolina on Tuesday night, Nov. 11.
The colorful aurora displays may be visible again Wednesday night, Nov. 12, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Northern lights may be easier to see using a camera, compared to the naked eye.
Here are photos of the northern lights, as spotted across the U.S.
Northern lights photos from NC
Northern lights photos from Iowa
Northern lights photos from Kansas
Northern lights photos from Texas
Northern lights photos from Colorado
This story was originally published November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM.
Renee Umsted
The News & Observer