Aurora effect is known as the aurora borealis or the northern lights. The former term was coined by Galileo in 1619, from the Roman goddess of the dawn and the Greek name for the north wind. The southern counterpart, the aurora australis or the southern lights, has features almost identical to the aurora borealis and changes simultaneously with changes in the northern auroral zone. The Aurora Australis is visible from high southern latitudes in Antarctica, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. A geomagnetic storm causes the auroral ovals (north and south) to expand, and bring the aurora to lower latitudes. The
Aurora Borealis Express for transportation on the train, and car transporting carriages are added to the formation as required. The northbound train (train 269) and the southbound train (train 270) both operate on varying days of the week, depending upon the time of year, as passenger demand is variable, and somewhat seasonal. Aurora Borealis Express The Aurora Borealis Express is an overnight express train operating between Helsinki, Finland, and Kolari in Lapland. Sleeping births are available on the train, and a restaurant car serves evening meals and breakfast. The train operates via Tampere and Oulu, with stops at both cities. The service is