Aurora Borealis is like a light show in the sky. When solar wind, which comes from the sun, hits Earth's magnetosphere, it creates colorful lights that dance across the night. Think of it as the sun sending out little particles that bounce around in our atmosphere and make bright colors.
Examples
- An astronaut floating on the International Space Station sees glowing waves of light around Earth’s poles.
- A family watching TV notices the living room filled with the same colors as the night sky.
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See also
- How does the Northern Lights actually form?
- What Causes Auroras and Why Do They Dance?
- What Makes the Northern Lights Happen?
- Why Do Auroras Light Up the Sky?
- What Causes the Aurora Borealis to Dance?