National Look Up at the Sky Day: History, facts and 3 fun activities to do
National Look Up at the Sky Day is observed annually on April 14th. As implied by the day's name, spend some time gazing up into the sky as your first action on this day.
There is a tendency for individuals to take for granted the beauty of the natural world. In fact, most people don't glance up at the sky very often; they only do so when they are very troubled by it, such as when it is raining.
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History
National Look Up at the Sky Day's origins are somewhat obscure, but some people think it may have been established in memory of Jack Borden, a former Boston newsman who left his profession after what he thought to be the first time he looked up at the sky, Eduvast reported.
Jack Borden founded For Spacious Skies in the 1980s to teach children and adults to live in the moment and appreciate nature's beauty. A Harvard study found that students who were more aware of the sky excelled in reading, writing, music, and visual arts. NASA has collected astronomical data since 1958, and National Look Up at the Sky Day encourages us to be aware of the historical significance of our surroundings.
Facts about Aurora Borealis
Here are some fun facts about Aurora Borealis by NATIONAL TODAY to amaze you.
1. When studying auroras, Aristotle once contrasted them with gas flames.
2. According to a Danish astronomer, the North Pole is continuously circled by the Northern Lights.
3. Auroras can be seen from space stations and even from other planets due to how dazzling they are.
4. The colors of auroras are affected by many types of gas particles.
5. Astronomers have seen auroras on planets including Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus.
National Look Up at the Sky Day activities
1. Take a walk to gain a better perspective of the sky and your surroundings, go on a picnic and describe the shapes of clouds passing by, or watch the sunset to get some vitamin D.
2. Check to see if there are any astronomy groups or organizations in your area if you're searching for something to do at night.
3. The number of bird species exceeds 10,000. Spend some time counting how many you can find in the sky.