RED DEER, Alberta — Filipinos looking to see the magic of the Northern Lights are in for a treat as the chances of spotting the elusive Aurora Borealis increases in Canada. The northern lights season has begun with nighttime getting longer and the skies clearer. The northern lights or Aurora Borealis, according to the Canadian Space Agency, are triggered by solar storms dodged by earth’s magnetic field, which in turn drag and stretch launching charged particles down towards earth’s surface that collide with gases in the upper atmosphere, producing billions of tiny flashes of light that appear to “dance” in the sky.
Gratitude Ontario registered nurse Sheena Acosta, 37, witnessed the breathtaking sky show in mid-October, now a reality fulfilled on her bucket list. “Canada is truly a beautiful country, especially to those who appreciate its unique charm. I feel incredibly fortunate to call it home,” she said.
Acosta first learned about the Aurora sightings on Facebook. Together with her husband, they took a 30-minute drive seeking a place for viewing. The cloudy skies over Southern Ontario, however, only allowed for a brief peek of the sky show.
Back home as the skies grew darker, Sheena decided to step outside where she was met with shades of pink, purple and bluish-green hues of Aurora. “My excitement surged; I couldn't contain my joy and began jumping on our patio, calling out to my family — my kids, husband, and in-laws — that the aurora show had begun. I.
