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Starting Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015, and lasting well into Tuesday morning, a strong geomagnetic storm hit Earth and resulted in a dazzling display of northern lights that was visible much further south than average.   

Duluth-based photographer Derek Montgomery caught the unusual summer display.

Time lapse: Summer aurora borealis lights up Duluth

Video and photos: Stunning aurora borealis lights up Duluth skies

You probably missed a great Northern Lights show

Solar flares are kicking up geomagnetic storms that trigger the lights, and the continued solar activity suggests tonight may be a spectacular night as well, so check out Montgomery's 

6 tips for photographing the Northern Lights.

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Starting Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015, and lasting well into Tuesday morning, a strong geomagnetic storm hit Earth and resulted in a dazzling display of northern lights that was visible much further south than average.

Northern lights over Brighton Beach in Duluth

Derek Montgomery for MPR News

The northern lights vortex danced overhead

Between the trees, the northern lights glowed.

The lights, looking to the south of Duluth

Photos and video: Spectacular aurora display overpowers city lights

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