As mysterious a phenomenon as it still is, the Aurora Borealis has, in more recent times, been somewhat rationalised by scientific study. The actual spectacle of the lights in the sky is undeniably breath taking Wholesale Air Max 90 2019 , particularly for the uninitiated, and the fact that science is now able to explain exactly how and why the phenomenon takes place has not lessened its mystique. Every year, many thousands of tourists embark on Northern Lights holidays, to discover for themselves the magic and mystery of this spectacular natural show.
A Scientific Explanation
Even with everything modern scientists have been able to ascertain and reveal about this unique phenomenon, there are still quite a few facts about it that remain firmly outside public consciousness. Anyone with an interest in such natural phenomenona is probably aware of how auroras are created and what they are composed of Wholesale Air Max 90 China , but only true die-hards are likely to know about the particular facts below. These are the types of lesser-known facts about the Aurora Borealis that enthusiasts can use to impress their friends upon returning their once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Visible From Space
Most Northern Lights aficionados know when and where the lights can be seen on Earth – but what fewer probably know is that the Aurora Borealis can also be seen from space. Indeed, nature's light show is bright enough to be photographed by satellites – and has, on multiple occasions, been captured by their cameras. Similarly, should life exist on other planets in the solar system Wholesale Air Max 90 , in theory they would be able to see the aurora shining on the Earth's night side. The International Space Station even, on occasion, penetrates the Northern Lights, which are in its orbit.