Joanjo Fontanet
Aurora Borealis
The aurora is a glow that appears in the evening sky in areas near the poles. It's due to the impact of solar wind particles on the magnetic field of Earth. In the northern hemisphere it is known as the aurora borealis, named by Galileo Galilei, in reference to the Roman goddess of dawn Aurora and her son who represents the northern winds. The are the most intense from September to October and from March to April. In the southern hemisphere the are known as the aurora australis. According to Norse folklore: The glow is from Vikings going to war, mounted on horses and armed with spears and helmet ...
When traveling their armor reflects a strange glow that illuminates the northern sky, making what men call the "aurora borealis", or "Northern Lights". Though it is recommend to see them in the city of Tromso,the further north you go the better. Alta is a superb place to see the "lights".
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