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    An aurora (pl. aurorae or auroras), also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic).

  2. Find out the location and intensity of the aurora in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere for the next 30 to 90 minutes. Learn how the aurora is related to space weather, its impacts and how to observe it.

  3. Feb 9, 2024 · When that wind slams into Earth's ionosphere, or upper atmosphere, the aurora is born. In the Northern Hemisphere, the phenomenon is called the northern lights (aurora borealis), while in the...

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    • Iceland. Even without the northern lights, Iceland is an otherworldly place to visit, with glaciers, geysers, massive waterfalls, and volcanoes. Both the latitude and longitude of the country favor aurora viewing, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate.
    • Fairbanks, Alaska. Located just two degrees below the Arctic near international airport and close to the impressive Denali National Park, Fairbanks is the best place in the U.S. to take in the northern lights.
    • Yellowknife, Canada. This Northwest Territories capital on the shores of Great Slave Lake boasts its own Aurora Village and special activities for northern lights tourism.
    • Tromsø, Norway. The largest urban area in northern Norway is 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle, but thanks to the Gulf Stream the coastline has surprisingly moderate temperatures.
  4. Jun 13, 2024 · Learn how auroras are caused by the Sun's energy and particles, and how they appear in different colors and on different planets. Watch a video and see stunning images of auroras from Earth and beyond.

  5. Jun 22, 2024 · Aurora are luminous phenomena of Earth's upper atmosphere caused by the interaction of solar wind particles with atoms. Learn about the types, forms, colours, and locations of auroras, and see videos and images of them.

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