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Free Press Photography: aurora borealis or ‘The Northern Lights’ spotted over Queen Creek

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Views of the aurora borealis over the Town of Queen Creek. (Photos: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress)
By Arianna Gainey | Free Press Photography

Digital Free Press Chief of Image Arianna Grainey snapped a few photos from her hometown of the Town of Queen Creek of last week’s viewing of the aurora borealis. According to the Michigan Tech, the Northern Lights are a natural display of light in the northern hemisphere appearing in many hues including pale green and pink are most common. Shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and violet.

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