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Nature’s Light Show: The Magic Of Northern Lights

The term “aurora borealis” was first used in 1619 by the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, who named it after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas.

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are an ethereal display of vibrant lights in the sky that has long captivated humanity. Beautiful images of this natural occurrence are currently getting viral . 

The enigmatic Aurora borealis has captivated people since ancient times. According to a well-known Finnish folktale, the aurora borealis is caused by a magical Firefox that runs through the snow and shoots sparkles into the sky with its tail. The Sami people of northern Scandinavia believed that discussing the Northern Lights was inappropriate because they were thought to be the dancing spirits of the dead. The Northern Lights were thought to be reflections of the Valkyries’ (female fighters who determined who survived and perished in combat) armour as they guided the soldiers to Odin in Norse mythology.

Best Places To See Nothern Lights

There’s a list of 10 Best Places to see the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis that will help you make your travel plans easily and cross the Northern Lights off your bucket list.

1. Abisko, Sweden

2. Luosto, Finland

3. Finland

5. Fairbanks, Alaska