Aurora, often referred to as polar lights or northern lights, is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. The lights are caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere. The resulting spectacle is a breath-taking display of light that paints the sky with an array of colors.
Aurora in May 10, 2024
Itβs a great day for Aurora here.
- Latitude: According to the forecast, tonight's aurora will be visible north of 35 degrees.
- Light Pollution: We plan to view the aurora from either a mountain peak or the southern shore of a lake. Incidentally, we are always located at the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
- Weather: The forecast predicts sunny weather throughout the weekend, so we plan to find a cloudless location.
- Moon Phase: Today marks the start of the new moon phase, making moonlight scarcely visible.
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Best place to take the picture
Β Of cause, near a lake!
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