MAINE PUBLIC • November 15, 2024
This year has been declared one of the best periods to see the Northern Lights—and not just in places like Iceland and Norway. Many people in Maine have already been able to see the striking colors of the Aurora Borealis over the past year. Learn how this phenomenon occurs, why it has been so active recently, and where and how to view the dancing lights in the months to come. Panelists: Shawn Laatsch, Versant Power Astronomy Center (UMaine); Shawn Dahl, Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA). VIP Caller: Elizabeth Dickerson, Maine Aurora Borealis Watch Facebook group.