Wednesday’s show followed one of the more impressive northern lights displays in recent history, according to KARE 11 meteorologist Ben Dery.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The northern lights’ encore Wednesday night was another dazzling display captured by many across Minnesota.

KARE 11 meteorologist Ben Dery told Morgan Wolfe that Tuesday’s show was “one of the greatest northern lights displays we have seen in the last 20 years,” and Wednesday’s lights didn’t disappoint either.

Dery explained that we’re on the waning side of Solar Cycle 25, which peaked about a year ago.

“Usually, when we are in these peak cycles, we see more energy from the sun. We see more solar flares,” Dery said. “And, traditionally, the biggest solar flares happen on the tail end of these cycles, so it makes sense that we’re seeing some really cool shows.”

Wednesday was another one. Many posted photos of the displays they witnessed in our That’s So Minnesota Facebook Group. Here are some of the photos from different parts of the state:


Alexandria


Credit: Lou Ann Marks – That’s So Minnesota


Ashby


Credit: Kellie Brainard Jones – That’s So Minnesota


Willmar


Credit: Hope Thompson – That’s So Minnesota


Harris


Credit: LeAnne Holmstrom – That’s So Minnesota


Detroit Lakes 


Credit: Beth Hedstrom – That’s So Minnesota


Grand Marais