(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago area witnesses a rare sight for this latitude, the northern lights.
This spectacular light show was possible because there were several ejections of charged material from the Sun in recent days, according to Michelle Nichols, the director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium.
She says when the particles interact with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, they can create what's known as the northern lights.
People around the Chicago area shared their photos of the northern lights display.
Joliet
Gabe Herman took this photo from Joliet overnight Friday.Gabe Herman
Schaumburg
Dan Lauer saw this view in Schaumburg around 8:45 p.m. Friday.Dan Lauer
Big Rock
Laura Hohm captured this image in Big Rock around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.Laura Hohm
Darien
James Binder saw the northern light at 3:45 a.m. Saturday in Darien.James Binder
Palatine
Chad Drufke took this photo from Palatine at 3:30 a.m. Saturday.Chad Drufke
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