The Northern Lights happen when tiny charged particles from the Sun zoom into Earth's atmosphere. These particles hit gases like oxygen and nitrogen, making them glow in different colors. People can see these lights in places with lots of open sky, like Alaska or Norway, because they're closer to the magnetic poles.
Examples
- A child in Alaska sees green ribbons swirling across the sky at night.
- An astronaut on the International Space Station watches an aurora shimmer over Earth's horizon.
- In Norway, a family gazes up in awe as purple and blue lights pulse like waves above them.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Can You See Them?
- What Causes the Northern and Southern Lights?
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Far Can They Be Seen?
- What Makes the Northern Lights Shine?
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Are They Seen Elsewhere?
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