.Impressive north illuminations bathed U.S. heavens during the course of Perseid meteor shower The Washington PostRare Perseid meteor downpour as well as north illuminations show excites around the world (pictures, video recordings) Space.comGALLERY: Northern lights go back to Minnesota, Wisconsin KSTPPHOTOS|NE Ohio's sky was 'impressive' along with 2 rare activities at the exact very same instant WJW FOX 8 Updates Cleveland.