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Northern Lights, Explained: What They Are and How to See Them
These stem from the collision between charged particles and oxygen, while nitrogen creates blue and pink displays, per NASA. The northern lights can appear on just about any dark night up north ...
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As spring equinox nears, look for the northern lights: We explain why
Green and red light are emitted by oxygen. The color of nitrogen is blue and purple. You can find more northern light details on the Space Weather Prediction Center, which provides an aurora ...
10 Fascinating Scientific Facts About How Magical Northern Lights Form
Discover how the mesmerising Aurora Borealis forms with these 10 scientific facts. Learn about solar winds, Earth’s magnetic field, and the stunning colours of the Northern Lights.
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Will aurora borealis fill the Lower Hudson Valley's skies this spring? What we learned
During March and September equinoxes, Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's. Magnetic fields of Earth and the solar wind momentarily coincide, creating "cracks" that allow charged particles to ...
Met Office reveals when the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK
Usually, the Northern Lights are visible in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the north of American state ...