Decoding the Northern Lights: Understanding the Science Behind Their Stunning Visuals
Auroras, or the Northern/Arctic Lights that dance across the sky, have found different meanings in different cultures. According to the Vikings, they were reflections from the 'armor of the Valkyries'. To the native Eskimos of Greenland and nearby Canada, it was a communication from the dead. For Native Americans, it was the light from the great campfires of the north. In the Middle Ages, they were omens of war or disaster, like the plague. Today, it has a completely different definition. So what are these natural light shows in more detail and how do they occur? Let's read the details :)