By Tim Binnall
A recently reactivated livestream from a camera stationed in Canada provides viewers with the chance to catch a glimpse of the famed Northern Lights as they appear in real time. Produced by the nature cam network Explore.org in conjunction with the Polar Bears International organization, the broadcast reportedly emanates from the Churchill Northern Studies Centre in the province of Manitoba. The location is considered a prime spot for observing the breathtaking Aurora borealis since it is situated directly below an area in the atmosphere which is particularly conducive to the phenomenon.
While daytime viewers will only see the blue sky above the Churchill Northern Studies Centre with the occasional cloud passing through, those watching the webcam in the evening could be treated to quite the show depending on the conditions at the time. The ideal window of opportunity for spotting the Northern Lights in action is, fortunately, during the months of February and March between 10 PM to 4 AM Eastern Time, when night descends over the facility and, more often than not, the sky comes to life with the vivid natural phenomenon.