15.11.2025 13:17
In the Fethiye district of Muğla, striking purple and green lights were observed in the sky. There is a possibility that these lights could be the northern lights, which may have formed as a result of a strong geomagnetic storm caused by solar flares.
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Colorful lights that appeared in the skies of Çiftlik Neighborhood in Fethiye caught attention in the evening hours. The purple and green tones that emerged in the sky were captured with mobile phones.
POSSIBILITY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS
There is a possibility that the lights in the sky could be the northern lights, which occur after a strong geomagnetic storm caused by solar flares.
NATURE'S LIGHT SHOW: NORTHERN LIGHTS
The Northern Lights are formed as charged particles from the Sun interact with the Earth's magnetic field and collide with gases in the atmosphere. The energy released during these collisions transforms into light, creating mesmerizing colors in the sky. Different colors are produced by oxygen, resulting in green and red lights, while nitrogen contributes to blue and purple lights.
WHERE ARE THEY MOST COMMONLY SEEN?
The Northern Lights are predominantly observed in countries located around the Arctic Circle. The regions where this natural phenomenon is most frequently observed are as follows:
- Norway: Tromsø and Lofoten Islands
- Finland: Lapland region (Rovaniemi, Ivalo)
- Sweden: Abisko National Park
- Iceland
- Canada: Yukon and Northwest Territories (Yellowknife)
- Alaska (USA)
- Russia: Murmansk and northern Siberia
WHEN CAN THEY BE SEEN?
The Northern Lights are generally more frequently observed between September and March. They can be seen in a clear, cloudless sky away from light pollution, especially between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM.
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