Auroral Lights (Imprint of Space Storms on the Atmosphere)

image courtesy of S. Akasofu, University of Alaska

Views of the Auroral Oval

Before visiting the real-time aurora sites in Sweden and Alaska, take a look at a map of current day/night regions on the Earth to see if they have dark sky conditions. Movie clips from past nights and image galleries are available should the auroral cameras be in daylight at the present time.



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