![]() ![]() It is these particles that will eventually reach the Earth and potentially 'rain-down' into the upper atmosphere treating everyone to a show. A coronal mass ejection is an emission of plasma from the sun. This burst of energy (radiation) occurs across all wavelengths. A solar flare is a release of energy on the sun due to a rapid reconfiguration of the magnetic field near sunspots. There is a potential for increased activity tonight and for the next couple of days due to an inbound coronal mass ejection that accompanied a solar flare. Weather conditions, as of the Friday, are favourable, with clear skies forecast. This increases the chances of seeing Aurora for Saturday, Sunday and possibly Monday. A coronal mass ejection that occurred on Thursday (Oct 28, 2021) is heading Earthward and should arrive at some time on Saturday. Potentially good viewing for Halloween 2021. The yellow trace shows the current solar wind speed and when this rapidly increases well above 400 km/s then the CME is 15 minutes away! You can see the data here: ACE SWEPAM DATA. The ACE satellite sits 1.4M km sunward from Earth, measuring the solar wind speed. A coronal mass ejection (CME-the emission from the sun that causes Aurora) typically has a speed of 1000-2000 km/s. Alberta is even home to a group called the Alberta Aurora Chasers that numbers 25,000 strong they’re credited for discovering a northern lights phenomenon called "Steve" that shows up as a bright pink streak in the sky.The solar wind (particles that constantly stream outward from the sun) has a typical speed of 400 km/s. Stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, which offers dark-sky experiences. ![]() Visit for the Jasper Dark Sky festival in mid-October and, in addition to the view of the stars, you’ll get hands-on science and astronomy events. Your best shot to see the aurora borealis is September through mid-May. That means there’s no artificial light around to obscure the extraterrestrial view. Witness the hypnotizing astronomical greens, reds, purples and yellows of the aurora borealis in some of the world’s largest dark sky preserves, including Wood Buffalo, Elk Island and Jasper National Parks. For luxury in the wilderness, take a bush plane to Blachford Lake Lodge, a fly-in eco-lodge with viewing from a hot tub under the stars and more.Ī view of Steve, a northern lights phenomenon, over the Patricia Lake in Alberta's Jasper National. You can also watch the northern lights from a cozy teepee at Aurora Village, an Aboriginal-owned experience that also offers custom-made, heated outdoor seats that swivel 360 degrees to catch every angle of the aurora borealis. On the shores of Great Slave Lake, travelers have a 95% chance of spotting the lights. Head to Yellowknife, which is known as the “Aurora Capital of North America,” thanks to its prime location and excellent viewing conditions. One of the world’s best locations to behold the aurora borealis, Canada is home to 80-90% of all accessible land located under the Aurora Oval, the area with the strongest geomagnetic activity-producing the world’s brightest and most frequent displays of the northern lights. Capital of North America.” PHOTO COURTESY OF AURORA VILLAGE The northern lights sparkle above the teepees at Aurora Village in Yellowknife, Canada, the “Aurora. Expect viewings from a glass Aurora Pod, inside heated domes with 360-degree views, from an isolated cabin deep in the boreal forest and in a tepee warmed by a campfire at a dog musher’s camp. Days are spent snowshoeing, igloo-building and dog sledding, while evenings will be spent in search of the northern lights. "We wanted to create a space for women who are ready for the next big adventure of their lives, where they can feel empowered to be themselves in one of the wildest places on the planet," said Van Dinther. Natural Habitat Adventures, a leader in responsible wildlife tourism, is introducing its very first Arctic expedition exclusively for women: the seven-day “Northern Lights and Arctic Cultures.” Inspired by the Arctic’s intrepid female explorers, this epic journey was designed by expedition leader Annie Van Dinther. Northern Lights and Arctic Cultures trip, Canadian Arctic Photo courtesy of Natural Habitat Adventures Natural Habitat Adventures is introducing its very first Arctic expedition exclusively for women. ![]()
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