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Jun 20, 2023 · Auroras, also known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights), have inspired countless myths and legends across the globe as well as numerous...
CALGARY - Albertans have been spoiled with a lot of sightings of the Northern Lights recently but not everyone believes you should actually look at the Aurora Borealis. Simply put, the recent...
Inuit mythology is rich with legends and stories that explain the origins and symbolism of the Northern Lights. These myths not only reveal the cultural beliefs and customs of the Inuit people but also provide a unique perspective on the scientific understanding of this awe-inspiring phenomenon.
Mar 28, 2022 · The northern lights are referred to in Finnish as revontulet, which literally translates as fox fire. According to Finnish folklore, Arctic foxes would run so quickly that their furry tails...
Aug 23, 2021 · Not everyone thought the lights were a bad sign. When the Northern Lights lit up the sky, Estonians thought they were beautiful sleighs taking guests to a wonderful wedding celebration in heaven.
In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis or the northern lights. The southern counterpart, the aurora australis or the southern lights, has features almost identical to the aurora borealis and changes simultaneously with changes in the northern auroral zone.
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Dec 10, 2019 · The northern lights are caused by particles — electrons and protons — blasting out from the sun in all directions and colliding with the Earth's atmosphere. But that's just one...
