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Well, hun, the northern lights are visible near the North Pole because of the Earth's magnetic field directing charged particles from the Sun towards the poles. So, if you wanna catch this cosmic light show, you better start trekking up north, 'cause that's where the party's at.
What else can I help you with?
Can you see the northern lights from New Jersey?
Yes, one can often see the Northern Lights from the state of New Jersey. Be aware, however, that the lights only appear at random, and sometimes not at all. Therefore, it is impossible to schedule a viewing.
Is there any states besides Alaska with the northern lights?
Occasionally the northern lights will be visible as far south as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia - but only during the most intense solar activity. The only states other than Alask that get the Northern Lights with any significant frequency are the northern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even there they are uncommon.
Are the northern lights found it the taiga?
Never === They are found in the upper levels of the atmosphere and visible on clear nights from any suitably high latitude around the world, including but not only Northern Siberia.
Is polaris visible from all places on earth?
No, only from the half of the Earth's surface that's north of the equator ... known as the "northern hemisphere".
Why are the Northern Lights only visible in the northern hemisphere?
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are only visible in the northern hemisphere because they are caused by solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field near the North Pole. This phenomenon creates the colorful light display that can be seen in the night sky in northern regions.
Can you see the northern lights from New Jersey?
Yes, one can often see the Northern Lights from the state of New Jersey. Be aware, however, that the lights only appear at random, and sometimes not at all. Therefore, it is impossible to schedule a viewing.
Is there any states besides Alaska with the northern lights?
Occasionally the northern lights will be visible as far south as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia - but only during the most intense solar activity. The only states other than Alask that get the Northern Lights with any significant frequency are the northern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even there they are uncommon.
Can you see polaris from south pole?
No... Polaris is another name for the North star - which is only visible in the Northern hemisphere.
Can you only see polaris when you are traveling north?
No. If you are travelling due West, in the Northern Hemisphere, it should be visible to your right. If you are travelling due East, it should be visible to your left.
Are the northern lights found it the taiga?
Never === They are found in the upper levels of the atmosphere and visible on clear nights from any suitably high latitude around the world, including but not only Northern Siberia.
Is polaris visible from all places on earth?
No, only from the half of the Earth's surface that's north of the equator ... known as the "northern hemisphere".
Where will the next solar eclipse be?
The next solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse on June 1, 2011, which will be visible from northern Japan and North Korea, across eastern Siberia and across the North Pole to northern Norway. The north half of Alaska and northern Canada will be affected as well. The next total solar eclipse will be November 13, 2012, visible only in northeastern Australia.
Is Alaska the only state in the us to have the northern lights?
Alaska does not 'have' northern lights. You can just see them from there, as you can from parts of Canada.
Why are the Northern Lights only visible in the northern hemisphere?
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are only visible in the northern hemisphere because they are caused by solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field near the North Pole. This phenomenon creates the colorful light display that can be seen in the night sky in northern regions.
Are there only northern lights?
No - there are also Southern Lights, called the Aurora Australis.
When will you next be able to see the northern lights at the equator?
The Aurorae Borealis/Australis (the Northern and Southern Lights) are caused by the bending of Earth's magnetic fields at the North and South Magnetic Poles which permits solar wind to enter the atmosphere and interact with atmospheric gasses. Thus, the only way that the Aurorae would be visible at the Equator is if a) the entire magnetic field suddenly lapsed or b) a point within the tropics suddenly became a North/South Magnetic Pole.
Why does Aurora Borealis will not occur in the Philippines?
Because Aurora Borealis a.k.a. the Northern Lights occurs near the north magnetic pole (in northern Canada and so it can only be seen from far north places like Canada. Philippines is near the equator so i doubt it.
