5 places to see the brightest Aurora displays

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 11:41 — Anonymous by Hiufu WongThe biggest solar
storm in five years rampaged across the sun's surface last week. Fears that
our cell phone and GPS systems would be knocked out proved unfounded, but our
skies certainly did feel its effect, with beautiful results. Aurora Borealis
(The Northern Lights) has been putting on a show from the end of last
year as a result of frequent massive solar explosions.  While they usually
fade in March, thanks to the solar storm there are still some places that are
witnessing the amazing sight. Until mid or late April, particularly in
places in the Auroral Oval -- a zone with active solar radiation activity --
you can still see them.  Or you can head South for the Aurora Australis (The
Southern Lights), which are going to shine, albeit less dramatically, from
March onwards.  Tromsø, Norway This "Paris" does not need an Eiffel Tower
to light the sky.read more