Starstruck Woman Shares Stunning Footage Of The Northern Lights Visible In Maine!

Unexpected adventures are one of the best parts of traveling. Because, as much fun as it is to create the perfect itinerary, there are moments that simply can’t be planned. Shelby Burns, a content creator known for sharing her travels, was reminded of this during a visit to Maine. This was a family trip, and it’s certain to be one that none of them will ever forget.

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One night, Shelby and her family were walking around outside. As far as they knew, it was going to be a pretty normal evening. Then they looked up at the sky, amazed by what they discovered. Right in front of their very eyes were the gorgeous northern lights! While it isn’t unheard of for this celestial event to be visible in Maine, it’s certainly rare. See this unexpected moment for yourself in the video below!

The sky always looks beautiful, of course. But with the addition of the northern lights, the sky nearly looks unreal. The beautiful colors are just that captivating! It’s no wonder Shelby made sure to document this moment. And because she did, we get to enjoy them, too!

You may have noticed an increase in sightings of the northern lights this year — and there’s a reason for that! Turns out, the sun is in “solar maximum.” In other words, the sun is at the peak of its solar cycle, something that happens around every decade. As a result, the sun’s solar flares are larger than ever, making the northern lights more visible in more locations.

You may have also noticed that the northern lights can vary greatly in color. According to experts, altitude impacts the color greatly. But no matter if the northern lights are in shades of green, pink, blue, or purple, they will always take our breath away!

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