Northern lights create a breathtaking spectacle over Helena, Montana

Residents of Helena, Montana were treated to a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights on the evening of April 24th, 2023. Captured by @StaciaDahl, the footage shows a stunning aurora of green lights illuminating the night sky over the city. The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are a natural phenomenon caused by particles from the sun colliding with the Earth's atmosphere. This collision creates a colorful light show that is most visible in regions close to the Earth's magnetic poles. While the Northern Lights are typically associated with northern regions such as Alaska and Canada, they occasionally make an appearance in more southern areas such as Montana. The conditions for viewing the Northern Lights require a combination of clear skies, a lack of light pollution, and heightened solar activity. Credit to: @StaciaDahl