Photos: Northern lights as seen in central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An eruption of solar material and magnetic fields resulting in a geomagnetic storm, the aurora borealis or the northern lights -- no matter what you call it, it made for a pretty spectacular view in the sky Thursday night.

In what's been a busy year for the solar phenomena, Thursday offered another chance at seeing the northern lights.

Below are photos submitted by NBC 4 viewers of their views of the aurora borealis.

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