Northern lights

Information about auroras, tips on how to view and photograph auroras, photos and videos.

Topics

Information about auroras and the role of the Sun in their formation.

Factors that determine the different colours of the aurora.

Online observatory to watch Canada's northern lights in high definition.

Some tips on how to view the northern lights in person or even from the comfort of your home.

Recommended equipment and settings to take great photos of the northern lights.

Canadian research on the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the processes of space weather.

Images and videos of the northern lights.