northern lights
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the mainly green and red lights that appear in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere of the earth
- Tourists travel to Norway and Canada to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
- The Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field.
- Photographers often capture stunning images of the northern lights dancing across the night sky.
- The best time to see the northern lights is during the long, dark nights of winter.
- Inuit legends describe the Northern Lights as the spirits of animals playing in the sky.
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