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Since there have been people living far enough north to observe the Northern Lights since before recorded history, the best we can say is "prehistoric".

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When were the northern lights discovered?

The first aurora, or the Northern Lights were first named by the French astronomer Pierre Gassendi. However, the lights were observed by ancient Greek and Chinese people.


What are the northan lights?

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are glowing bands, circles and streams of colored lights that sometimes appear in the northern latitudes.pretty much there lights that apear in the sky at a pecific time of year.


How many people visit the northern lights per year?

1


What time of the year do the northern lights appear?

In December, near Christmas


What time of year do the northern lights start and end?

The best time of year to see the Northern Lights depends on where in the world you are. For example, in Iceland, the best time to see them is during September, October, February, and March.


Do the northern aurora lights shine in the summer?

The Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) and the Aurora Australis (Southern lights) both "shine" all year round. They are caused by energized particles from the sun striking the Earth's Magnetosphere.


What is the common name for Aurora borealis?

Northern Lights (or southern if in the southern hemisphere)Northern lights


Who discovered the the lights?

phoenix mankelow discovered the southern lights in 1745


At what time of year can you see the Northern Lights in Maine?

From between September & october I think ..


Where is the Northern Lights located?

the northern lights are ,i am pretty sure,located in the northern hemisphere in Alaska


What is northern lights poles?

The northern lights are in the northern hemisphere hence nearer the north pole.


The aurora borealis is referred to as what?

Northern Lights