The mechanics of the northern lights are still not fully understood, as there are multiple influences and atmospheric conditions that create these photogenic ripples of colored light in the sky. Scientists agree that solar winds—big pulses of energy from our sun—interfere with the Earth’s magnetic fields, especially at the polar regions. The result is a ghostly light show in the sky—like the one in our photo today, captured in Norway.
When science looks like magic
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It s harvest time on World Food Day
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A tale of almonds and bees
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Corjuem Fort in Goa, India
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You re feeling sleepy
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World Childrens Day
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Crested caracaras
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International Jazz Day
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Martin Luther King Day
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Go climb a tree
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Pumpkin patch
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Heceta Head Light, Florence, Oregon
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Happy Valentines Day!
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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Mother s Day
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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A monastery in the mountain
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The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands
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National Rivers Month
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Great horned owl
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Wildlife crossing, Wierden, Netherlands
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A learning garden
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All is silent for Big Ben’s musical milestone
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Memorial Day
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Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
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Gunnerside, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
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International Museum Day
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Red-necked grebes during breeding season
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A bridge comes full circle
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Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
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