Posted on 04/08/2016 7:03:26 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
Explanation: Early spring in the northern hemisphere is good season for aurora hunters. Near an equinox Earth's magnetic field is oriented to favor interactions with the solar wind that trigger the alluring glow of the northern lights. On March 28/29 the skies over Kaunispää Hill, Lapland, Finland did not disappoint. That night's expansive auroral curtains are captured in this striking panoramic view that covers a full 360 degrees. Local skywatchers were mesmerized by bright displays lasted throughout the dark hours, shimmering with colors easily visible to the naked eye.
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[Credit and Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado (TWAN, Earth and Stars)]
Wow. You almost expect to see Santa’s sleigh cutting a path thru there.
So beautiful
Paging McDonald’s Advertising department!.....Call on line 3.........................
Kilroy was there...
Most awesome, Civ.
While those lights are stunning, it looks pretty damn cold there.....and desolate.
Looks like the Pot o’ Gold is buried right under the house.
WOW!
That’s a beauty!!!
No sun whatsoever for half the year, that would drive me nuts..........I think Finland has an alcohol problem......
Now all we need are coordinates and a jackhammer.
That is certainly a most beautiful Big One!
Thank you, Mr. Civilizations, for the post and ping.
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