Not everyone associated the lights with gods or postivity. Some Europeans saw the aurora as a harbinger of war It is said that many early Chinese legends about dragons can be linked to these rare light shows, taken to be a battle between good and evil dragons. That means that on the rare occasions a significant solar event caused a sighting in China, the impact was signifiant. Given the latitude, sightings of the lights in China are always rare. The northern lights play a part in Chinese dragon legends Skiers watching the aurora borealis in Northern Norway 2. These female warriors would choose which of the fallen would gain entry to Valhalla. Norse legends also suggest that these pulsating green ribbons of light served as an archway into Valhalla. One Norse legend has the lights as reflections from the shield and armour of the Valkyries. The northern lights feature in Norse mythology Many myths and legends around the world are associated with the northern lights, as indigenous people tried to make sense of what they saw.
But before we knew the science, it's understandable that our ancestors struggled to comprehend what they were seeing. Of course, we know today what causes the northern lights. So, if you're at all curious about the aurora borealis, join me and let's dive into these fascinating northern lights facts! A northern lights display above Reine in Norway's Lofoten islands The mythology of the northern lights The display usually begins in the late afternoon or in the evening and continues with varying intensity into the night.Since moving to Norway I've managed to see the lights many times, including just a few days ago here in Trondheim! In my research for my Moon Norway guidebook, I spoke to many aurora experts and tour providers to learn more about this bizarre natural phenomenon. The best chances of seeing the Northern Lights are between November and April, when there is limited amount of daylight. However, to actually see the lights, the weather has to be dark and clear.
The Northern Lights / aurora borealis activity takes place all year in all types of weather. The Arctic city of Tromso is an ideal starting point. The lights are best seen in rural areas where the sky is dark and not blurred by the city lights. In the Northern parts of Norway - the coastal areas from Troms and Finnmark - the Northern lights appear with a maximum of frequency. The Northern Lights - nature's own light show - are solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the magnetic North Pole, forming arches, waves and curls of light moving across the sky, with sudden rays of light shooting down from space. They vary in color and intensity and as opposed to the moon, sun and stars they are unpredictable and unique. The Northern Lights in Norway are called the night-time Aurora because they are on the night-side of the earth. Nothing else in the sky looks like the Northern Lights! While the sun, the moon and the stars are visible from everywhere and natural parts of our everyday life, the Northern Lights can only be seen in certain areas. The spectacular Northern Lights are visible in the Arctic parts of Norway from October through March. What are the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis?
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