Chasing the Northern Lights
In Chasing the Northern Lights, Ubercorn travels with his crew to Finland to witness the stunning Northern Lights! These bright, colorful lights swirl and dance across the night sky, creating a magical light show. The Northern Lights happen when beams from the Sun meet gases in the sky, but they only appear on clear nights in the far north. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Lesson Express
Q: Why do the Northern Lights only appear in certain places, like Finland?
A: The Northern Lights appear in places near the top of the world because the special lights in the sky are strongest there.
Q: How do clouds affect the Northern Lights? Why do you think that is?
A: Clouds can block the Northern Lights from being seen because they cover the sky. The lights need a clear sky to shine through and be seen.
Q: Why do you think the Northern Lights are such a big tourist attraction?
A: The Northern Lights are a big tourist attraction because they are so beautiful and rare, and people travel from all over to see the colorful lights in the sky!