The phenomenon of auroras does not occur frequently but follows a cyclical pattern. They mainly happen in late autumn and early spring. The further south you go, the less frequently auroras appear.
The world is always full of surprises, not everyone gets to witness them. Nature moves and changes every day, revolving around our lives without us even realizing it. Its power cannot be seen in just a fleeting moment. Thanks to social media, rare occurrences have been shared and spread rapidly by users around the globe.
One of these occurrences is the “aurora borealis,” a spectacular light display of nature that occurs in the icy regions of our planet’s north.
According to astronomy, auroras are an optical phenomenon, and whenever they appear, they bring a stream of colorful light that shines brightly against the night sky. This shimmering phenomenon is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar wind with the atmosphere of the planet.
The strongest auroras typically occur after a series of solar eruptions. These bands of light do not remain still but continuously move and change, making them resemble flowing silk emitting light across the sky. Due to the beauty of this phenomenon, it is considered one of nature’s most magnificent sights.
The strongest auroras typically occur after a series of solar eruptions.
On Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune, auroras are generated by the strong interaction of particles in the solar wind with the planet’s magnetic field. Therefore, auroras are most prominently visible in the two hemispheres of Earth at high latitudes near the magnetic poles. Thus, when auroras appear in the Northern Hemisphere, they are referred to as aurora borealis. Conversely, auroras that appear in the Southern Hemisphere are called aurora australis.
One location that adventurers often visit to enjoy the auroras is Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. A user named Vincent Ledvina shared a video clip on his Instagram page showcasing the stunning aurora scene there.
“An aurora explosion occurred in Alaska, I can’t wait to go back,” Ledvina captioned his video.
It may sound a bit exaggerated, but watching the clip, it truly bursts forth as the author describes. In just a few brief seconds, the aurora explosion painted the sky a vibrant green with strong waves spreading everywhere. Furthermore, the green hue in the sky reflected off the white snow, creating an extraordinarily surreal atmosphere.
“The aurora was so intense that it surpassed the brightness of my camera. It radiated a more intense green than what my eyes could perceive. It was truly the most magnificent sight I’ve ever seen. The aurora has reached a whole new level,” Ledvina stated.
In a short time after posting, the clip garnered millions of likes and thousands of comments surrounding the phenomenon. Most people were in awe and captivated by the scene captured.
