NORTHERN LIGHTS: N A TURE’S MOST SPECT A CUL A R SHO W While you can catch the northern lights in Ely any time of year if you’re timing is right, winter is typically thought of as the best time of year to see the Northern Lights because of the long nights. “The northern lights are created when energized particles from the sun collide with Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph, but our planet’s magnetic field protects us from the onslaught. As Earth’s magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles— there are southern lights, too—the dramatic process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and skywatchers alike.” - Space.com
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
WINTER GUIDE
Fall Lake | Photo by Chris Ellerbroek
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