Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) viewed from space. Artist: Unknown

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) viewed from space. Artist: Unknown

1-157-450 - NASA/Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) viewed from space. Aurorae are caused by the interaction of the particles in the solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field. The phenomenon is most visible in polar regions but in times of intense solar activity can be seen at lower latitudes as well.


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