* Ancient History: People have observed the aurora for millennia. Cave paintings and ancient writings from cultures across the globe, including the Chinese, Norse, and Native American cultures, depict and mention these celestial displays.
* No Recorded Dates: Early observations were often based on folklore, myth, and religious beliefs. There wasn't a standardized scientific recording system that would allow us to pinpoint an exact first sighting.
What we do know:
* The phenomenon has been observed for thousands of years.
* The most ancient records come from ancient civilizations living in areas near the auroral ovals.
So while we can't pinpoint the exact first sighting, we can say that humans have been aware of the Aurora Borealis for a very long time.
