There is no better way to describe the northern lights than pure magic. Northern lights are magical and are nothing less than something straight out of a fairy-tale. Although we see it as a scientific phenomenon in the modern world, the charm of heavenly lights remains. It’s one of the most beautiful natural phenomena to exist on the planet. In this article, we will see 5 reasons why northern lights or auroras are magical.
It can’t be explained over a blog post about how you will feel in the presence of the northern lights. But, certainly, you won’t regret it. There are many tourist hot spots that you can visit for your utmost convenience. You can gaze upon the night sky in your glass igloos while you tell the love of your life how much they mean to you. You can put your agony and distress to rest and begin life anew. You can change the course of generations and be free. You just have to choose to do so.
And if that is not enough for you, here’s another list about why the northern lights are magical and why you must visit them at least once before you die.
1. The legends and the lights
There are countless legends about the colorful phenomena of the northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. In North America, some people called them ‘aqsarniit’, which meant football players. These people believed that the spirits of the dead played football with the head of a walrus. It was also believed that the aurora was a narrow, torch-lit pathway to guide departed souls to heaven.
In Roman times, around the 16th century, in Europe, people treated the red aurora as frightening omens. Many awe-striking stories have been woven around the mysterious lights, some good and some bad. Regardless, everyone thought they were the presence of the supernatural right before their eyes.
If you dig a little deeper, there are hundreds of mythological stories and legends about the northern lights or the aurora borealis. The lights have a special place in every section of culture and history.
2. Histories and the mysteries
Auroras have always been there. Through the ancient civilizations, a lot of evidence is present on the existence of the lights. Galileo Galilei named the Northern Lights aurora borealis, which means “the northern sunrise or the northern dawn.” Northern lights are magical; that is why they are a part of everyone’s bucket list items, as they should be.
The lights move to the south when there is increased solar activity, and sometimes it can be noticed much further than the places they are usually observed at. It took a lot of people a lot of time to figure out what it really was.
But even if there is a scientific explanation for its occurrence, you will forget that the second you set eyes on them. They make you feel so pure and magical that you would want to lose yourself in the shadow of the night sky.
The landscape is covered in white snow, and the darkness is set afire by love and passion. You can, for once, feel the intensity of your emotions without holding back because you will be holding on to hope.
And when you look hope in the face and choose to be strong, no force in the world can stop you. That is one of the reasons why the northern lights are so magical and so inspirational.
3. Voices of heaven
Some people say they can hear the northern lights. It has been reported that the aurora borealis make different kinds of sounds. Most of the time, you won’t be able to hear them.
But if they’re close and you are away from the additional noise, you can hear them. This is yet another reason you should witness the northern lights at least once in your lifetime.
You will never forget how you felt sitting beneath that glorious show of lights. It will stay with you until the day you die. And sitting out in the frozen cold and looking at the sky will be worth it.
It makes you feel powerful and beautiful. Northern lights are magical; they will align your heart and soul to perfect harmony, and the world will never be the same. Personally, I believe that it’s one of the most romantic things to ever exist. And I guarantee that the moment you set your eyes to the flickering sky, you will also fall in love with it.
The dazzling lights are the most peaceful sight you will ever see, and that is as close as you can get to the supernatural occurrence. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. So, always question the possibility of things. The world will leave you amazed.
Also read:Â Best Places/Countries to See Northern Lights (Auroras)
4. Finding the Aurora Borealis
Another thing to add up to its charm is that it is unpredictable. You can’t predict when the next show is going to be. And no two aurora Borealis are the same. Each show of the northern lights is unique and breathtaking.
The best views are seen in high northern latitudes during the winter, in places like Fairbanks, Alaska; Dawson City, Yukon; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada; Gillam, Manitoba, Canada; the southern tip of Greenland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Tromsø, Norway; and the northern coast of Siberia.
So, there are a lot of places that you can go to. Aurora borealis can be seen from space, and you can find a rough estimation of the occurrence of a show if you do the proper research.
Here is the forbes.com list of places where you can see the phenomenon in 2020: 22 Best Places To See The Northern Lights In 2020
You may need to put in some extra effort to figure out and be in the right spot at the right time, but it will be one of the best moments of your life, and you should definitely invest in that.
Nature always finds a way to make us feel smaller. Being connected to something bigger and part of a bigger whole can be a life-altering experience for you. Follow your heart, and it will take you to your destination.
Northern lights are magical; when you pick a star on the dark horizon and follow it, you often find things you wouldn’t otherwise.
So, take a chance, and the leap of faith will be the savior you need. Believe me, when I say this, life can be wonderful if you dare to go look for beauty in unknown places.
5. Cold Fire
The patterns look like fire in the sky, and the majestic aura is undeniably precious. However, on the contrary, they are not hot. Aurora is not as close as they appear. The truth is that they are really high in the sky, and the temperatures that they exist in are really low. So, they are known as the cold fire too.
You can have a perfect time if you can find clear skies and a quiet place. So, if you have an option to drive to a site like that, you should do that. Also, don’t forget your camera.
The highest lights are red in color, and they are tough for human eyes to capture properly. But cameras can easily do the job. Besides, you would obviously want to remember such an incredible experience. Photographs make these moments last forever, and one day you will be old and have something to smile back to.
Conclusion
The earth is a beautiful place; the possibility of your existence is gorgeous. And life is a gift, and those who don’t live die with regrets. Living won’t be easy; it will get dark sometimes, but the northern lights are magical and will still shine. Nature never fails to inspire. Nature will always put you back on your feet. So, don’t give up and hold on for a little longer. Things get better, you grow stronger, and the sky feels like a home you never had.
It will change your life in a way you can’t fathom. Travel to the far side of the world to look at the sky, and remember it for the rest of your life. Life is made of moments, and these are the little pockets where you actually live.
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Popular external article on northern lights:
- https://guidetoiceland.is/the-northern-lights/how-to-find-the-northern-lights-in-iceland
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2020/12/30/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-2020/#1a47e0c277d7
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Kanika Bakshi says
I wasn’t aware that Gallio Gallie gave the name Aurora Borealis to the Northern Lights. I think the Northern Lights is a force of nature to reckon with. There are a lot of stories I have heard of the Northern Lights. I am not surprised when people associate these dancing lights with the presence of God himself. Thank you for sharing this informative as well as an entertaining blog post with us today.