Northern Lights dazzle skies and eyes in Southern Interior

There's something magical about watching the Northern Lights and over the weekend and many in the Southern Interior were treated to a breathtaking show.

Professional photographers and videographers took stunning footage and others snapped photos with their cell phones. 

According to posts on social media, the Aurora Borealis were most vibrant in Kamloops late Saturday night, May 27. Many stargazers took to social media with photos and video of the event.

If you were lucky enough to catch footage or saw the Northern Lights, comment and share your stories below.

?? @scottprojectphotography // #BCisBeautiful

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Aurora in kamloops~ #aurora #northlight #kamloops #bc #canada @angela_zhangshaohan @hellobc

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Kim Anderson

Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.

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