Time-lapse video shows glowing aurora borealis (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON – When you live in a city, the night sky is sadly speckled with just a handful of stars.

But in central Minnesota, where massive solar flares are contributing to a spectacular light show, the sky seems to pulsate.

Check out this time-lapse video of the Northern Lights:

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