July 9, 2002
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One of the greatest things about winter here is that the sky gets dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis. Sometimes it is as bright as three full moons. We can turn off the lights and enjoy the shifting colors. But those nights are rare. More commonly, it will be fine veils or streaks or streamers of cool colors, clear across the sky, shifting and shimmering.
The space shuttle flew through a cloud of aurora. Imagine that.
Shamans in the north chant and dance to call the aurora. Sometimes I hear it singing.
Photo credit: “Curtis” (probably Jan Curtis) and SpaceWeather.com
Comments (11)
I would love to see those lights
It is so beautiful that is leaves one with the feeling of magic. -Kristy
Man, is that breathtaking…
Charged particles always give me a buzz!
Ahhhhh…I would love to see/experience that. Thanks for such a lovely vision to wake to.
Beautiful and awesome picture.
beauty.
Always wanted to see it. I know that someday I am going to Alaska, there’s some sort of destiny there. Don’t know when, but I know I’ll end up there someday.
That makes me smile and tingly!
Wow that is *positively* breathtaking. Yes, the pun was for notforprophet.
This is beautiful Susu, you could probably sell your photos. I hope you do.