Missed the greatest light show on Earth? See it here.
Digital Reporter
Sunday, September 13, 2015, 8:34 PM - Increased solar winds brought the greatest light show on earth to many parts of the globe this weekend, including Canada.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center was on magnetic storm watch, as high speed solar winds emanating from the sun increased the chances of seeing dazzling displays known as the northern lights, beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday night.
Fast-moving particles are responsible for the aurora borealis, which can range from a faint green glow on the northern horizon to a multicolored, full-sky display.
Incredible photos from around the world prove it to be one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring scenes in nature. Over the weekend, some of our viewers were able to capture images of the most spectacular light show on earth.
Take a look at some of our favourites, as well as an international sampling from social media, below.
Canada
Ron Ross, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Dave Lawrence, Crossfield, Alberta
Doug Clement, Victoria, British Columbia
Bick Nack, Biggar, Saskatchewan
Sharon Wells, Prince George, British Columbia
David Oh, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
#NorthernLights near Legal, AB 1:37am @SolarHam @TamithaSkov @AuroraMAX #auroraborealis @MikeIsaak @MargeauxMorin pic.twitter.com/mH52VwwtPl
— Jeff Wallace (@Wherezjeff) September 12, 2015#Aurora over float planes on the #MacKenzieRiver. @spectacularNWT @ExploreCanada @ToqueCanoe #northernlights pic.twitter.com/Cml8s70Yls
— Adam Hill (@Adamhillstudios) September 12, 2015Dance. The aurora dance across the sky outside of Yellowknife, Canada #aurora #northernlights #yzf @AuroraMAX pic.twitter.com/AXRvafoxxA
— Alexander Legaree (@coalphotography) September 12, 2015
United States
WOW! Northern Lights early this morning from Grand Marais, Minnesota. Photo: David Johnson. #Aurora #NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/aWfcw0reLH
— Mark Tarello (@mark_tarello) September 12, 2015WOW! Northern Lights seen last night from #Duluth, Minnesota. Photo: Shixing Wen. #Aurora #NorthernLights #MNwx pic.twitter.com/86BT7A5P60
— Mark Tarello (@mark_tarello) September 12, 2015Aurora borealis, vibrant over the lake!
#northernlights #auroraborealis #trustthewild #minnesota #ModernWild pic.twitter.com/iVkkS3yuUn
— Modern Wild (@modernwildmn) September 12, 2015
Northern Europe
Friday Night Lights - Northern Lights #Iceland @Aurora_Alerts @TamithaSkov @yourtake @JimCantore @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/0DtCWqdvcU
— Barry Butler (@barrybutler9) September 12, 2015Someone took this in Norway last night. I so want to see the aurora in person one day. pic.twitter.com/oMadj8DuIu
— M.P. Lodi (@MpLodiAuthor) September 12, 2015Wonderful!:#Aurora over Southland -#Aurora over Lofoten Islands, Norway - #Aurora in southern Finland.cc:@goutbi_el pic.twitter.com/ZVES1rDFnH
— Domenico Calia (@CaliaDomenico) September 12, 2015
Source: Special Weather Prediction Center
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