In recent months, South Africans have witnessed rare and spectacular displays of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights.

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This is exciting news for aurora enthusiasts, as the expected G2-level storm could bring northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho. NOAA's SWPC forecasts the Kp index to peak at 5.67 over ...