GALLERY: Aurora lights up Lowcountry skies

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A strong solar flare has turned into a severe geomagnetic storm, lighting up the Lowcountry sky with an aurora.

Severe storm levels were reached at 8:20 p.m., according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

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Viewers across the region caught glimpses of dazzling auroras; check out their pictures below…

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