Northern – lights
There they are. Suddenly, in full force. Dancing in the dark without clear directions. The Sami – the indigenous people of Sweden – believed the lights were the souls of the dead. You weren’t to dance, sing or whistle at them for fear they would feel disrespected, and the lights would dip down and carry you off to the afterlife. The Vikings, on the other hand, thought that the Northern Lights were the Valkyries taking fallen soldiers to meet Odin, their chief god.
Full of respect to nature and impressed by the power of the beauty we stand here. Silent and happy. We do not try to understand the magic. We enjoy this moment and every second. How does it sound in your ears? Just about 5% of the people can hear the northern lights. It is a light cracking sound about 50m above you, similar to when the ice breaks. How fantastic to explore that wonder of nature with all sense. Sometimes it is only a small stripe, then it covers the whole sky. You never know what you get, and it is worth going out to the cold. Even when it is minus 25 degrees. Bring your camera and take your own picture. The one you will definitely hang up your main wall at home. One which reminds you of a fantastic time full of magic moments. Beautiful memories to the region of the polar circle.
NORRSKEN means northern light in Swedish. NORRSKEN LODGE means the northern light lodge.
EXPLANATION DOES NOT MATTER SO MUCH
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, appear during the end of September around NORRSKEN LODGE in the far north of Sweden. The sky comes alive as streaks of pinks, greens and purples dance high above. By the time winter has fully set in January, the Northern lights can be seen throughout Swedish Lapland. The vast expanse of land in the northwest corner of Sweden that covers nearly a quarter of the country. The last glimpses of these undulating rainbows can be caught as late as the end of March or even early April.
The long winter nights are welcomed by visitors flocking to witness this incredible light show. On clear evenings, the best time to see Northern Lights in Sweden is between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm. However, the most spectacular display usually takes place around 10:00-11:00 pm.
What are the Northern Lights, and what causes them?
The Northern Lights are a unique natural phenomenon created when electrically charged particles from the sun collide in the Earth’s atmosphere. The variation in color depends on the kind of gas particles involved. Low-lying oxygen causes the most common green color. Red is produced by oxygen higher in the atmosphere, and the blueish-purple hue comes from nitrogen.
The result is a truly magical sight to behold as the vibrant colors snake across the night sky, dancing around as if moving to some unheard music.
IMPACT OF NORTHERN LIGHTS
The energetic, electrically charged particles of the solar wind, which are responsible for the formation of polar lights, generate electromagnetic fields that can have harmful effects on electronic devices. Satellites and aircraft are, particularly at risk. For safety reasons, flights are flown at lower altitudes in times of increased aurora activity, or flight routes are selected that lie away from the polar regions.
Besides, voltage fluctuations can occur in power networks due to induction. For example, the power cut in Canada in 1989 was attributed to a strong solar wind. Here we find that the mobile telephone network is becoming unstable and there have already been power outages.
During the appearance of polar lights, radio waves above the shortwave range are also reflected by the partial ion reflection at the ionized areas of the atmosphere (ionosphere). Radio amateurs use this effect in amateur radio service to increase the range of their signals.
MYSTICAL EXPLANATIONS
The Latin name translates to ‘dawn of the north,’ Aurora being the Roman goddess of the dawn. Steeped in myth and viewed in awe, these lights have captivated mankind for millennia.
Lapland is a winter wonderland. A snow-covered playground that offers seemingly endless options for winter sports and the chance to watch one of the world’s most breath-taking natural displays. Here are the best places to see the Northern Lights in action.
It is there for everybody. Shines over borders and edges. Does not know different countries or the colour of the skin. The northern lights make everybody happy, and sometimes it feels like a wise old druid knowing that you are waiting for him. Pullin on a full spoon of different colors out of his magic potion of soup and pour it slowly over the sky while the cold hold it over the horizon.