2006-08-11 16:33:10 · 6 answers · asked by Brigida M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I wasn't aware that the phenomenon was seasonal. When energetic 'solar wind' from the sun interacts with Earth's Van Allen radiation belts, there is often a stream of glowing wispy colors near the arctic circle which is visible to the naked eye and quite beautiful I am told (never seen it in person). Its on my list of things to do before I die to witness it first hand.
2006-08-11 16:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northern lights don't usually follow a schedule. Living up north, we keep an eye on the astronomy websites to find 'high solar flare activity' as this always triggers a good display.
2006-08-11 23:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by cmriley1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sun and its random discharges of solar flares are the culprit behind Northern Lights.
Also, if you are referring to the next harvest of Northern Lights cannibis, I dont know, but would sure like to.
2006-08-12 00:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.spaceweather.com/
there you will find info on any current solar flares/geomagnetic storms which are directly related to auroral activity. You must of course be at a high enough latitiude to see them. I have not actually seen one yet (I live too far south), but I hope to eventually in my travels.
2006-08-12 12:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by Search first before you ask it 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with time. I live in Alaska and we see them all winter. Not during the summer because it doesn't get dark.
2006-08-11 23:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Yauna P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most often occurs from September to October and March to April
its on my list to do before I die as well
2006-08-11 23:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by Azure Demure 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋