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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).

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3. www.space.com › 15139-northern-lights-auroras-earth-facts-sdNorthern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are beautiful dancing ribbons of light that have captivated people for millennia. But for all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather...

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4. www.swpc.noaa.gov › products › aurora-30-minute-forecastAurora - 30 Minute Forecast - NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction...

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   Aurora can often be observed somewhere on Earth from just after sunset or just before sunrise. The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as a 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right.

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     The science behind the northern lights (aurora borealis)

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     Watch The Aurora Borealis & The Northern Lights in 4K Video Ultra HD with Relaxing Music

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     ‘Nature’s Fireworks’: ISS Shares Stunning Video Of Green Aurora From Space

     The light looks like green fog is covering the Earth. This time-lapse video was taken from the ISS, which is stationed 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the blue planet.

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7. www.gi.alaska.edu › monitors › aurora-forecastAurora Forecast | Geophysical Institute

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   1 day ago · Find out the current and future auroral activity in Alaska and other regions of the world. Learn about the causes, colors, types and sounds of the aurora borealis and how to observe them.

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8. www.swpc.noaa.gov › phenomena › auroraAurora | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

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   The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. (Protons cause faint and diffuse aurora, usually not easily visible to the human eye.)

9. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › auroraAurora - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about auroras, natural light displays that shimmer in the sky near the poles. Find out how solar wind, Earth's magnetic field, and atmospheric particles create the colors and shapes of auroras.

10. spaceplace.nasa.gov › aurora › enWhat Is an Aurora? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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    Jun 13, 2024 · Learn how solar storms create auroras, the beautiful light shows in the sky near the North and South Poles. See pictures and videos of auroras on Earth and other planets.