The Northern Lights are like a fireworks show in the sky! When particles from the sun hit Earth's atmosphere, they make the air glow. The colors depend on which gas is glowing, green is from oxygen, and red or purple can come from nitrogen. It’s magic up there!
Examples
- A child sees green lights swirling across the sky like a magical curtain.
- A person notices red lights above the mountains at night, as if the sky is on fire.
- The lights are so bright they look like they're right on top of you.
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See also
- What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
- What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
- What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What If We Could Live on Mars?
- Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?
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