Central Oregon was recently treated to an amazing aurora show in the sky, and our inbox lit up with pictures and videos of the event from so many of you who were fortunate enough to see it.
So what exactly are the northern lights, and did you know that they may also have a deep, dark secret?
Meteorologist Scott Elnes explains.
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