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Northern Lights spotted across Alberta skies this weekend (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Elle McLean
Elle McLean
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Mar 22 2021, 5:20 pm
Northern Lights spotted across Alberta skies this weekend (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Those who were gazing upwards on Saturday morning may have been lucky enough to spot Northern Lights flashing across Alberta skies.

The Weather Network reportedĀ that the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, made an appearance in parts of the prairies in the early hours of Saturday, March 20. An AuroraWatch red alert was in effect from 1:10 am until 7 am.

A red alert indicates that there is a very good chance of auroral activity, and hopeful Northern Lights viewers weren’t let down this weekend.

According to the Canadian Space Agency, auroras occur whenĀ charged particles collideĀ withĀ gasesĀ in Earth’sĀ atmosphere.

These collisions produceĀ tiny flashesĀ that fill the sky with colourful light. The auroras appear to move and dance across the sky as billions of flashes occur one after another.

The science behind the aurora borealis is cool, but we prefer to think of the Northern Lights as pure magic.

Did you catch nature’s enchanting light show this weekend?

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