The aurora borealis is like a sky show caused by tiny particles from the sun. These particles zoom through space and hit Earth’s magnetic field, making beautiful lights in the sky. It's like when you shake a bag of glitter, it makes pretty patterns that twinkle and move. The light happens mostly near the poles because that’s where the magnetic field is strongest.
Examples
- A child sees shimmering lights in the sky while sledding on a snowy night.
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- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Weather?
- How Do Glaciers Move?
- Why Do Oceans Glow in the Dark?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
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