Aurora around one of the Earth's poles

The spectacular displays known as aurorae occur when sub-atomic particles streaming away from the Sun are directed towards the north and south poles by the Earth's magnetic field. As the particles encounter the atmosphere, they cause gases to glow with characteristic colours, producing the familiar light-show.

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Theofanis Matsopoulos/NASA

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ID:earth_aurora
Publiceringsdatum:23 februari 2016 11:15
Speltid:15 s
Frame rate:30 fps

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Namn:Earth
Typ:Unspecified : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Aurora
Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Light Phenomenon : Aurora
Kategori:Fulldome

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