So, what is the time? The time is “whenever the sun decides to stop being a diva.” Check the forecast at 6 PM. If it looks good, stay up late. If it looks bad, watch a video of the lights in 4K on YouTube and save yourself the frostbite. But if you do go out, and you see them, you’ll understand why people scream. It’s the only natural light show that makes a star look like a needy ex—utterly unpredictable, but unforgettable when it shows up.
Now, go charge your phone, put on three pairs of socks, and prepare for the possibility that you’ll just end up looking at a very dark sky. But hey, that’s fine too. You’re the real Northern Lights—the stubborn, hopeful human who thought a solar burp could fix their Tuesday night.
