To me it's hard to imagine anything more magical than the
Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. Seen above the magnetic poles of the northern hemisphere, the lights result from the collision of electrically charged particles that enter the earth's atmosphere from the sun. The southern hemisphere counterpart is called the Aurora australis.
I'm the first to admit that I don't understand a thing about the science behind the lights, but based on photos alone it's hard to imagine a more beautiful or magical sight than the lights dancing across the dark sky. The Cree
people
called the Northern Lights phenomenon the "Dance of the Spirits," and it's easy to see why.
This is a case where I think pictures speak much louder than words. The photos included with this post are all shots of the Northern Lights seen from Alaska.
Have you ever seen the Northern Lights in person? If so, I am envious! :)
My A-Z theme of Alaska is inspired by my debut novel, Polar Night, which is set in Fairbanks and the Alaskan Arctic. Click here for all the info on the book.
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