Dazzling display lights up the skies over Simcoe County
The Northern Lights put on a spectacular display over Simcoe County, lighting up the sky with a greenish glow in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Residents in the area were treated to the sight of the aurora borealis, a natural light show caused by the interaction between solar particles and the Earth's atmosphere.
The Northern Lights over the Essa Agriplex on Tues., Oct. 8, 2024. (Courtesy: Patrick Smith)
Patrick Smith sent CTV News images of the phenomenon from the Essa Agriplex taken around 1 a.m. Tuesday.
The stunning spectacle creates colourful lights over the night skies, with green being the most common shade visible at lower altitudes.
The Northern Lights over the Essa Agriplex on Tues., Oct. 8, 2024. (Courtesy: Patrick Smith)
Experts say the best time to view the Northern Lights is typically around midnight under clear skies during the fall and winter months.
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