A Visual Orchestra in the Sky
David Saul Fineberg wrote the poem “A Visual Orchestra in the Sky” just after his return from Tromsø, where he experienced the northern lights in all their glory.
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Northern lights recommendations from a seasoned aurora hunter
We spoke to keen amateur astronomer Simon Harding about his spectacular northern lights experiences and asked him for recommendations for other people in search of the northern lights.
How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?
Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!
Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?
2018 saw unprecedented good weather on Everest and a record of over 800 summiteers. In 2019, there are indicators the weather could be a lot worse. What do climbers have to be aware of?
Can you see the aurora in Italy?
Can you see the aurora in Italy? Find out how the seemingly impossible can happen.
When is the season for the northern lights?
When is northern lights season? And how does the experience change as the season progresses? We help you plan your perfect aurora trip.
How do we forecast weather on Everest?
Find out how weather forecasting works, what makes it particularly challenging in the mountains and which technological changes have made weather forecasts more reliable than ever.