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Examines the glowing colors as they change shape, fade and then brighten the night sky.

"For millennia, humans have been fascinated with the ghostly green and red curtains of light that shimmer across the heavens on dark, clear nights. Ancient peoples saw these displays as souls of the dead, the torches of the spirits and as harbingers of war. Barely 100 years ago, scientists finally learned that an aurora is created when the Earth's magnetic field is bombarded with charged particles from the sun. When the charged particles collide with...

Expains the northern lights from a scientific standpoint.

Discusses the origins, characteristics, and lore of the Northern and Southern Lights known as auroras.

The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.

"See the Alaskan skyline as it's never been seen before, in this vivid, cinematic journey through Alaska's vast landscapes and brings the aurora to life through exceptionally smooth time-lapse footage, collected and composed over five years. Set to an evocative soundtrack of instrumental ambient music, it creates an experience that is relaxing, awe-inspiring, and meditative, much like actually being under the aurora itself." --