Aurora It Is...

Northern Lights are a world phenomena that is catching up as the biggest tourist attraction where ever it is observed. It is basically a night glow which is observed during night and is usually seen in Canada, Alaska and most Scandinavian countries. One of the most common Northern light is Aurora. The scientific reasons for these lights are elaborate and anyone can read it online but for me it's a God way to tell us that HIS nights are as beautiful as days.

Recently, I read poems by Rumi, a 13th century Persian poet, and one of his poem was about the beauty of night and how most people miss it because they tend to sleep at that time. Here are few excerpts from that poem, which certainly can explain why so few people are able to see Northern Lights...

don't go to sleep this night,
one night is worth a hundred thousand soul,
the night is generous,
it can give you the gift of the full moon,
it can bless your soul with endless treasures,

even Mecca is adorned with Black clothes,
showing that the heavens are ready to grace the human soul...

Yesterday, Aurora Borealis, was observed all over the world. Here are some beautiful pictures from last night...

This beautiful array of lights with stars was taken in Atlantic Canada. It almost looks heavenly to me...


This is my favorite picture of all. This was taken last night in Iceland. I love the clouds and the snow, all being lighted up by beautiful green aurora...


These colorful lights were taken in Madison, Wisconsin. I love all the contrasting colors, purple, yellow, green, all trying to overpower each other.


This beautiful picture was taken last night near a beautiful lake in Finland. The sky seem so clear from a country which is considered one of the least polluted in the world.

This amazing shot was taken in Alaska, where the Northern Lights are most visible in North America.