Lights Camera Action Atmosphere

Although I can't claim to have ever seen the Aurora Borealis in person, I've wondered what those cosmic displays are like ever since I was a kid. How could something so big come all the way from the sun....and how are they formed....and what makes all the colors.

Well, there is a AuroraWatch site that is based on in the UK and sponsored by Lancaster University. You can monitor current aurora activity -- remember there are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis). They even offer an aurora activity e-mail alert!

I recommend you start with the link to background information and then start looking at the photo displays of past displays. Beautiful and amazing!