26 Most Breathtaking Views on Earth
| May 25, 2015
The Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are visible to anyone lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. Scandinavian countries, as well as towns in the north of Scotland, Iceland, and the northernmost provinces of Canada are the best places to see the Northern Lights, especially in the winter. This phenomenon is caused by electrically charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth’s atmosphere. It is common to see the Northern Lights in shades of green and pink, but shades of purple, blue, and red have also been recorded.
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