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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World Space Week begins
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Hen Galan
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Fibonacci Day
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Darwin Day
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Falling for Tennessee
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International Museum Day
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Exploring the wilder side of New York
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‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’
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Explorer of the sea
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An octagonal architectural treasure
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Indigo bunting
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Celebrating migrations
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Sharp-dressed bug
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In the footsteps of Leopold Bloom
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Alaska moose
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Indigenous living
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Pride 2025
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A tale of almonds and bees
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We stand with Ukraine
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Ansel Adams birthday
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Happy Easter!
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Cue up the tango music
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Vatican City with St. Peters Basilica
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Zion National Park turns 103
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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English National Ballet performing The Nutcracker
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Take the Stairs Day
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Marine Day in Japan
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