aurora borealis
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the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the northern magnetic pole
- The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display that occurs in the high-latitude regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- The aurora borealis is caused by charged particles from the solar wind interacting with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
- The best places to witness the aurora borealis are in northern latitudes, such as Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Iceland.
- The colors of the aurora borealis can vary from green and pink to red, purple, and blue, depending on the type of gas particles in the atmosphere and their altitude.
- The aurora borealis has captivated people for centuries and continues to be a source of wonder and inspiration for astronomers, photographers, and travelers alike.
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