Lights in the sky???

 **Editorial: A Light in the Sky—And a Moment to Reflect**

Tonight, millions across the northern United States will look up and witness a rare natural wonder—the Northern Lights dancing across the sky. Caused by heightened geomagnetic activity, the aurora borealis is expected to be visible in states as far south as Wisconsin, Michigan, and even parts of New York. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the heavens illuminated in shimmering greens, pinks, and purples.

But beyond the spectacle, this moment offers something deeper—a pause in our relentless, always-on world. The Northern Lights don’t sell us anything. They aren’t curated for likes or measured by algorithms. They’re a reminder of how small we are, and how magnificent the natural world can be when left to its own rhythm.

In an age of screens, artificial light, and digital disconnection, a sky painted by solar particles feels almost sacred. It’s a reminder of nature’s quiet power, something that no technological marvel can replicate. It connects us to the past, too—when people around the globe looked to the skies not just for beauty, but for meaning.

It’s easy to overlook the natural world in the noise of modern life. But moments like tonight encourage us to slow down. To look up. To feel awe. And maybe, just maybe, to carry a little of that perspective into the next news cycle, the next crisis, the next ordinary day.

So wherever you are tonight, step outside if you can. Look up. The world below will still be there. But the sky above might just change you.