The most amazing aurora from this year

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Whether you’re celebrating the Festival of Lights with a Mystery Maccabee party or a Vodka Latke party, or just curling up and enjoying the menorah light, these songs will surely get you in the Hanukkah mood.” [// Hey Alma »]( [/whoa] [Powerful solar storms dazzle in annual aurora photography gallery | New Atlas]( [Powerful solar storms dazzle in annual aurora photography gallery]( “The sun is approaching the most active period of the solar cycle, which is great news for aurora photographers around the world. As such, Capture the Atlas’ annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection is particularly vibrant this year, showcasing stunning light shows from southern Australia up to the Arctic. Every year Dan Zafra, Editor-in-Chief of the travel photography blog Capture the Atlas, pulls together a couple dozen of the best images of the aurora taken that season. Now in its sixth year, this iteration of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection features 25 photographers of 13 different nationalities, snapping images in 11 different countries.” [// New Atlas »]( [/gear] [StackSocial - *Sigh* still living in the 00s? Bring your car to the 21st century for cheap [Partner]]( [*Sigh* still living in the 00s? Bring your car to the 21st century for cheap]( Driving an old car can be tough for a variety of reasons, but the lack of connectivity might just be the biggest inconvenience. No hands-free calling, no GPS, no Bluetooth? C’mon, it’s 2023; everyone should have all those things in their cars — and more. This 10” touchscreen dash gives drivers an easy way to bring their outdated cars into the 21st century. Connect with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to view and access all your essential apps for music, calling, and navigation. 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