Auroras are like a light show in the sky. They happen when charged particles from the sun zoom down to Earth and hit the atmosphere, making it glow with pretty colors, just like when you rub a balloon on your hair and stick it to the wall.
Examples
- Auroras happen when charged particles from the sun hit Earth's atmosphere, like when a balloon rubs on your hair and sticks to the wall.
- Imagine the sky glowing green or purple, that’s what auroras look like in places near the North or South Poles.
- Auroras are nature’s light show, it’s like having fireworks up in the sky without any explosions.
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See also
- What Causes Aurora Borealis, and Why Do They Dance?
- What Causes Aurora Borealis?
- How does the Northern Lights actually form?
- What Causes the Colors of Auroras?
- What Causes Auroras, and Why Do They Happen Only at the Poles?