The color of the aurora is always changing and there are various shapes. It is precisely because of the change that it attracts countless explorers. From a realistic point of view, how did the aurora come about?

In high latitudes, the magnetic force of the earth's magnetic field is still relatively strong, and in the sky above this area, there is a chance to see the aurora at night. In fact, the earth's magnetic field is like a funnel, and the direction at the top is the north and south magnetic poles of the earth.

In the sky above the earth, there will be many solar winds that are constantly flowing, and these solar winds continue to hit the earth's magnetic field in the process of movement.

These charged particles descend to the Earth's poles after being acted upon by the Earth's magnetic field. Because the upper atmosphere of the polar regions is bombarded by the solar wind, which produces the beautiful auroras.

Of course, the aurora formed over the Antarctic region are called the Aurora Borealis, and those in the Arctic region are also called the Northern Lights. If the solar wind passes through the earth's magnetic field and rushes into the atmosphere from the north and south poles, at this moment, the aurora will appear in the north and south poles at the same time.

The beautiful and colorful aurora is the light of happiness that many people pursue in their lives. It is said that people who see the aurora can get a lifetime of happiness. But the aurora does not mean that you can see it if you want to see it, it can only be seen in certain countries and regions. Let's take a look at the places that are good places to see the aurora!

Greenland

Greenland is located in northeastern North America and is the largest island in the world. This island with the phenomenon of polar day and polar night is a veritable island where the sun never sets.

In winter, there are polar nights that last for several months. At this time, the colorful aurora borealis will appear in the sky over Greenland. It sometimes shoots into the sky like colorful fireworks, and sometimes dances like a fairy holding colorful silk, bringing a burst of vitality to the night sky of Greenland.

Kaulwaferde, Iceland

How beautiful the Northern Lights in Iceland are, I believe it is no secret! Kaulwaferde, a small village near Vatnajökull National Park, is a great place to visit! In addition to the aurora, you can also enjoy the unique local lava and glacier scenery, and truly feel the magic of nature.

Fairbanks

Don't think that only northern Europe can see the aurora, in fact it can be seen in the United States. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA is known as the "Aurora Capital", and the aurora can be seen more than 200 days a year. And Fairbanks' tourist facilities are very complete, so you don't have to worry about sleeping in the wilderness. You can experience activities such as skiing here during the day, and wait for the aurora in the cabins at night.

Yellowknife

The winters in Yellowknife, the capital of northwestern Canada, are mostly cloudless and do not overshadow the brilliance of the aurora. The transportation, accommodation and various tourist facilities here are complete, making it one of the best places to watch the aurora. The chances of seeing the aurora in Yellowknife are high, and the auroras are often seen in the night sky very close to the horizon, usually after 9pm.