Even if you were among the few who saw snow this weekend, It’s tough to argue that Canada was not THE place to catch the Northern Lights last night. From BC to Ontario, North America had front row seats to a geomagnetic storm that lit up the sky (and social media) with hues of blue and green.
Known as the Aurora Borealis, this photogenic phenomenon is the result of gaseous particles from the Earth’s atmosphere colliding with particles released and supercharged by the sun.
Now, although this certainly doesn’t sound like a pretty sight, it’s actually one of the best and luckily, for those who didn’t get to see it with their own eyes, Twitter and Instagram users were quick to reach for their phones and camera.
Here are just a few of the best photos and videos of the Northern Lights from across Canada last night!
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A friend just sent me this pic from their farm NW of #yyc of the #NorthernLights tonight.
Zero filter. Just a 10 second shutter speed on iPhone 11 π€© #AuroraBorealis pic.twitter.com/x89vwOLHyU
β Aunt E Pho aka Jane Po-Haw (@JaneQCitizen) October 12, 2021
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The Northern Lights made an appearance in Southern Ontario last night pic.twitter.com/fCgYKH2csF
β Jason O’Young (@jasonoyoung) October 12, 2021
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Completely awestruck watching the Northern lights above #Calgary tonight! #northernlights #yyc #aurora pic.twitter.com/0i7rX6cQYk
β Jaime Vedres (@JaimeVedres) October 12, 2021
Last night, a stunning aurora display closed out the Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. For a brief moment, exceptional reds dominated the sky over Chantry Island Lighthouse on Lake Huron near the Bruce Peninsula. @StormHour #aurora #northernlights pic.twitter.com/7b4JzNtJjJ
β Scott Rock Photography (@scottrockphoto) October 12, 2021
What a night of the #Aurora dancing away in Southern Ontario tonight! What an epic show. #NorthernLights #shareyourweather #theweathernetwork #ontario
@TamithaSkov @StormhunterTWN @weathernetwork @RetaIsmailCTV @CTVLondon @ONwxchaser @jasonoyoung pic.twitter.com/YzqHunDaNc
β Jamie (@Photogr18810935) October 12, 2021
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Stunning Northern Lights tonight!
– Strathcona County AB @mikesobel @StormHour #stormhour #northernlights #AuroraBorealis @AlbertaAurora pic.twitter.com/ToYUoW9jTqβ Mellie (@melaniemc1978) October 12, 2021
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Achievement Unlocked: I saw the Northern Lights, WITH MY OWN EYES. I mean, I knew they were beautiful, and Iβve seen a million pictures, but honestly, so incredible to see them in person. #Yeg #NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/1B23dt9Nax
β ManDUH, a LITERAL ghost π» (@Murmanda) October 12, 2021
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Last night in Manitoba #NorthernLights pic.twitter.com/ZyjEfyjugh
β Cam (@Cam_Londono) October 12, 2021
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Have you seen anything that ridiculously good-looking?! If the answer is yes, we’re going to need some proof – because wow.
If you have yet to share your photo from last night – don’t be shy! Share away – and tag us! We want to see it!
Hopefully, it won’t be long until we see Aurora again, but until then – stay safe, and stay on your toes! You never know when those gassy particles will bump into each other again!
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