Alaskan Aurora

The Alaskan Aurora, also known as the Northern Lights, is a stunning natural light display occurring in Alaska's polar skies. It happens when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field and interact with the gases in the atmosphere, mainly oxygen and nitrogen. These interactions produce colorful, shimmering lights that dance across the sky, often in green, pink, red, or purple hues. The aurora is more visible during clear, dark nights, particularly in winter months, and its intensity varies with solar activity. It’s a remarkable phenomenon that illustrates the dynamic relationship between our planet and the sun.