The Northern Lights are like a magic show in the sky, and they happen when special travelers from space, called particles, come crashing down into Earth's atmosphere. These travelers are brought by the sun, which sends them on long journeys through space. When they hit our air above the north, they light up the sky with glowing colors that look like ribbons or waves.
Examples
- A child in Alaska sees green waves flickering across the sky like a living painting.
- A hiker in Norway looks up to see purple ribbons swirling above the trees at night.
- A family camping in Canada laughs as a red flash lights up the sky just before bedtime.
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See also
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- What Causes the Northern and Southern Lights?
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Can You See Them?
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Far Can They Be Seen?
- What Causes the ‘Northern Lights’ and How Are They Seen in Different Places?
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