Aurora Borealis over Churchill

The Aurora Capital of the World

Perched on the shores of Hudson Bay, the remote outpost of Churchill, Manitoba sits directly beneath the auroral oval, the ring where solar particles ignite the upper atmosphere. This mesmerizing live webcam, powered by Polar Bears International and EXPLORE.org, captures the aurora borealis dancing across the vast open tundra sky.

A Living Light Show

Curtains of emerald and violet light ripple overhead while a backdrop of brilliant stars fills the wider frame. Each appearance is unique, shaped by the ever-shifting flow of charged particles streaming from the sun toward the far northern latitudes.

Window onto the Arctic

Beyond its celestial spectacle, Churchill is famed as a gateway to the Canadian Arctic and its iconic polar wildlife. Watch this real-time view to witness the raw, untamed beauty of the high-latitude wilderness from anywhere in the world.