Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are one of the most spectactular light shows in the world.

It has been said that the Aurora was named after the Roman goddess of dawn while Borealis comes from the Greek word for wind, Boreas.  

Scientifically, the Auroras are produced by the collision of charged particles from Earth's magnetosphere, mostly electrons but also protons and heavier particles, with atoms and molecules of Earth's upper atmosphere (at altitudes above 80 km (50 miles).

However, the flickering curtains of lights, apparently dancing across the dark sky are an amazing celestial phenomenon that has amazed people for centuries.  Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to watch the Northern Lights and The Explorer Hotel can be the base to start your adventure.

You'll meet people from around the world at The Explorer who are only here to see the Northern Lights.

For the latest Aurora forecast, click here.