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Reader photos: Northern lights dazzle the skies over Grand County

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The northern lights were visible from Grand County May 11 and 12.
Maggie Michalowski/Courtesy photo
The Northern Lights shine over Granby Ranch gazebo on May 11.
Kris Ramer/Courtesy photo
The Northern Lights danced over the Granby Ranch golf course in an array of purples, pinks and greens.
Kris Ramer/Courtesy photo
Ramer said that was the largest geomagnetic storm in 21 years.
Kris Ramer/Courtesy Photo
“I heard someone refer to it as the “Watermelon Borealis” which I think is the perfect name!” said Ramer.
Kris Ramer/Courtesy Photo
The aurora borealis shines over Winter Park, captured in this photo by Erin Deardorff, owner of Saving Memories by Making Memories. The slopes of the resort can be seen in the distance.
Saving Memories by Making Memories/Courtesy Photo
Maggie Michalowski captured the aurora borealis over Lake Granby.
Maggie Michalowski/Courtesy photo
The aurora borealis dazzled Grand County residents who were awake to see them.
Maggie Michalowski/Courtesy photo
Kay Borda sent in this photo taken over Lake Granby.
Kay Borda/Courtesy photo

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