Learn about the Aurora
As we approach spring, there’s still time to savor the amazing Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Find out what causes them and where to see them.
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Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
Photographing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Find out how photographer Steven Spence chased the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights in Iceland and got some fantastic photos.
Chasing Steve: A Mystery in the Night Sky
Literally chasing Steve, the Alberta Aurora Chasers are people across western Canada documenting a ribbon of purple and green light amidst the Northern Lights.
Citizen Scientists Help Solve “Aurora” Mystery
The Aurorasaurus team, led by Liz MacDonald, a space scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, learns about Steve, an aurora-like phenomenon.
The Science Behind the Aurora Borealis
The aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) is much more than pretty lights–it’s a perfect blend of solar wind and magnetic fields.
Aurora Borealis: Myths, Legends, Science
What causes the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights? Where can you see this amazing natural phenomenon? What did our ancestors…