The northern lights, as seen on 10 October 2024

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Title: The northern lights, as seen on 10 October 2024

Description: The northern lights, visible much farther south than normal, pictured on the evening of 10 October 2024, from Hunstanton beach, Norfolk, UK. Two satellites (not Swarm) can be seen flying on the right side of the image.

Credit: Peter Bickerton.

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