*** About Aurora Borealis: The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. It is caused by the interaction of the Earth's magnetic field with charged particles from the sun. These particles collide with molecules in Earth's atmosphere, resulting in displays that vary from subtle glows to swirling ribbons of light. The phenomenon is often green due to oxygen molecules located about 60 miles above the earth, but can also appear in shades of pink, red, yellow, and blue, influenced by the type of gas molecules involved and altitude. Witnessing the aurora borealis is a bucket-list item for many travelers and enthusiasts of natural phenomena.

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