May 2 – Green Skies of May

The northern lights move across the quiet Northland sky in bright green colors, softly mirrored in the calm water below, while waves of light ripple above the forest. At night, the scene feels both strong and peaceful. It reminds us that some of nature’s most amazing sights appear without a sound.

 The aurora borealis happens when charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in Earth’s upper atmosphere. Guided by Earth’s magnetic field toward the polar regions, these particles excite oxygen and nitrogen atoms. Oxygen typically produces the vivid green light seen most often over Minnesota and the Lake Superior region.

Standing under the northern lights always feels like seeing something special. The sky comes alive, moving and changing in ways that are hard to explain. Moments like this remind me how small we are and how beautiful the world really is.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” — Psalm 19:1

Reflecting on these wonders, it’s clear that sometimes the best reminders of God’s glory come quietly in the night sky. Take a moment to look up, pause, and let yourself feel wonder again.