NORTHERN LIGHTS, TROMSØ, NORWAY Nature’s beauty can also be found in the skies. In some parts of the world, we can experience the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights, or aurora borealis as it is also known. Although this is a difficult event to predict, the chances of catching a glimpse of this are higher in Tromsø, Norway. This is because the city sits right in the middle of the auroral oval ring. Many theories were suggested throughout the years to justify the phenomenon, but we now know that this is caused by the sun. When the particles from the sun’s atmosphere collide with the particles from the Earth’s atmosphere, it results in this energy displaying in the form of light. These lights appear in a constant undulating movement, creating a dance where shades of greens, yellows, and blues weave together, resulting in a truly magical sight. With the peculiar appearance of this display, it’s no wonder it has been the object of so many folklore tales and myths throughout history.
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