3 curiosities about the Northern Lights

Northern Lights phenomenon

Few things are more spectacular and amazing than observing an aurora borealis in the sky and it is that those people who have been lucky enough to contemplate one, They speak of a unique and unforgettable experience that cannot be compared to anything seen so far.

If you want to know more about the Northern Lights, pay close attention because then I will tell you some curiosities of this phenomenon of nature that you must see at least once in your life.

There are northern lights on other planets

The Northern Lights are not unique to planet Earth since different space probes have shown images of auroras on the planets of Jupiter and Saturn. The auroras on these planets are much more spectacular and larger than on Earth because the magnetic fields on these planets are much more intense and powerful than on Earth.

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They look better with photo cameras

The human eye is unable to detect the beauty of the Northern Lights, however, cameras allow taking pictures in which to observe the spectacular nature of these auroras. The cameras' own long exposure setting coupled with a clear and dark sky helps to see the northern lights in all their splendor.

They can be seen from space

It has been proven that the Northern Lights can be seen perfectly from outer space. Astronauts and satellites can take pictures from Earth's orbit that show the magnitude of the northern lights. If they take place in the dark area of ​​the Earth, the photos are usually wonderful and spectacular.

These are 3 curiosities that you should keep in mind about the Northern Lights, a true visual spectacle that can be enjoyed by some lucky people on the planet.


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