NEW - They Flew to See the Northern Lights… and Got Clouded Out
Description
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar flares lighting up our skies, and how a comet 170 million miles away is making headlines — even if you can’t see it.
Shane shares the story of a couple chasing the Northern Lights in Yellowknife — and how sun weather dashed their proposal plans. Elaina explains the science behind it all, including what makes auroras unpredictable, how space weather works, and why the comet 31 Atlas, despite its dazzling tail, remains invisible without major gear.
This episode captures the wonder of the night sky — and why it’s worth watching, even when it doesn’t go to plan.
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Dr. Elaina Hyde
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Originally aired on 2025-12-09
United States
