A spectacular spectacle played out in the sky over Finnish Lapland. It was as if it was covered by a huge curtain in the form of the northern lights.
This atmospheric phenomenon was captured by a photographer from the town of Sodankylä. The photographer from Sodankylä was able to capture a bright red glow, which does not happen very often. It was seen around midnight local time.
The aurora borealis started as soon as it got dark and lasted until dawn. The sky lit up green and red. Within this light there was constant movement, giving the impression of a leisurely mesmerizing dance.
The aurora borealis is the glow of the upper atmosphere above the planet. It occurs when the magnetosphere interacts with charged particles in the solar wind.
Most often, the aurora borealis appear in spring and fall. The glow can last from a few tens of minutes to several days. Its color is affected by various factors, including the chemical composition of the atmosphere and weather conditions.
Recently, high solar activity has been observed. Because of it, auroras occur more often. According to NASA, a new strong solar flare occurred on October 7.
