Stunning images of the northern lights were captured from North America over the weekend. Rays from the Aurora Borealis created arcs that swayed and filled the night sky in greens and bright purples, providing a dazzling show for surprised residents.

A strong geomagnetic storm increased auroral activity where the lights were visible late Sunday night. The northern lights were a result of "electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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