By Mackenzie Prince Some University of Maryland students witnessed the northern lights shine across campus on Oct. 10.  The view consisted of an arrangement of colors, including purple, blue and green, that was visible from approximately 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Elizabeth Warner, a Principal Faculty Specialist in the Department of Astronomy and the director of UMD Observatory, explained how this scientific phenomenon works.  “The northern … Continue reading UMD students experience a rare northern lights show on campus