I had to do a six page report in my English class last year, and we were able to choose any topic we wanted to write about, and I chose astronomy, and I included the aurora borealis in that, and that's when I really started getting interested in it, because I had to do so much research on it. It's amazing that it's a natural thing caused by the sun and earth.
I know, this is probably one of the greatest reasons i want to live in some obscure northern area for some allotment of time in my life. Dreaming lights float by Glinting in both of your eyes I wont stop staring This quickly constucted haiku has been brought to you by J and J sons Incorporated O.x
Those lights have always fascinated me aswell, but I have never seen them in person, and most likely wont ever.
Lol, I like that haiku a lot! Living up somewhere north would be amazing...I've thought of moving to northern Canada, or even Alaska, but I really don't think I could part from all my family and friends. :\
What is this northern light thing?? is it some light that u see when u live in the north? how is it created? it sounds cool. does anyone have any pictures of such a light?
this is a light that occurs in the skys at night in the polar zone... like in canada or alaska http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_%28astronomy%29 go here to learn more about it and there are some pritty cool pictures on there aswell
Lol, you've caught the aurora bug! But yes, I'd do anything to experience it in real life. People say photos don't do it justice.
I saw this post and had no clue what you guys where talking about, so i went and looked up some videos on it, and all i can say is.....wow. I honestly can say that going to see the northern lights is on the top of my list, of things to do.
i want to see them so bad! im not so sure about going to alaska though. i try to avoid sub-zereo temperatures at all costs...
I live in massachusetts myself, and a couple times when i was little i saw them. If i recall once was in january, and the other time was in feb. It was pretty amazing actually. Though its been many years now since i have seen them. I was told the reason is due to pollution and temperatures that arent as cold. Regardless they are amazing and if you ever do get to see them, you won't be disapointed!
Up here in Canada They dance at night when it's cold and clear. They change colors and sometimes they seem close enough to reach up and touch them. We snowmobile out on the lake and watch them at night.