5 Breathtaking Wonders of the Sky

From the Northern Lights to fire rainbows, these dramatic sky events are a sight to behold.

By Allison Futterman
Dec 22, 2021 8:30 PMJan 3, 2022 3:16 PM
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We look to the sky for many incredible wonders, including eclipses, rainbows and stars. Certainly some sky events are more dramatic and unusual than others.  Here are five that are breathtaking.

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