The mesmerizing Aurora Borealis unfolds before your eyes and ears, in a close and expansive way. This installation offers a particular representation of solar activity and interplanetary magnetic fields, the driving forces behind this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.

Utilizing real-time data sourced from the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this artwork presents a live generative stream of sound and visuals, immersing you in the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights. It provides a unique perspective, reminding us of the protective embrace of the atmosphere and Earth's magnetic field, which safeguards us across the vast expanse of the cosmos.

The data updates every two minutes and feeds five parameters that shape this constantly evolving piece. Some of the behaviors are as follows: solar density, which determines the number of particles and sound complexity; solar wind, which sets the speed of particles and sound; the KP index, which alters the color, the duration of traces, and the sound tonality; IMF intensity, which defines forms; and OMF orientation, which changes the directions and volume of effects.

Data source and more information: www.noaa.gov