How the Sun Paints the Sky: the Science of the Northern Lights

Laura-May Abron Astronomer Tornado-Chaser, Griffith Observatory

The northern lights aren’t just beautiful, they are a conversation between the Sun and the Earth. One that can affect human technology. Come discover the incredible science behind one of Earth’s most magical natural phenomena, and how you might observe it, even from Los Angeles.

Recommended grade levels: 9th-12th