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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AuroraAurora - Wikipedia

    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. 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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  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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  4. May 17, 2023 · Learn what auroras are, how they are created by the interaction of solar wind and Earth's atmosphere, and why they are becoming more frequent and visible in unexpected places. Find out the best places and times to see the northern and southern lights, and how to predict them.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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