Mother Nature put on a light show over the New York City skyline Thursday night. (CNN)

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Lightning lights up the Big Apple

Updated: Friday, 27 Jul 2012, 7:39 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 27 Jul 2012, 7:39 AM EDT

NEW YORK CITY (CNN) - Mother Nature put on a light show over the New York City skyline Thursday night.

The storm was part of a system that stretched from Oklahoma to New York.

Thousands of people were without power.