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Aurora Borealis

Description: A natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, consisting of predominantly green light often with hints of pink and purple. Occurrence: This phenomenon is caused by solar winds that disturb the magnetosphere, directing charged particles to the upper atmosphere. Location: Commonly observed around the magnetic North Pole, primarily in countries like Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Canada, and Alaska in the USA.

Aurora Australis

Description: A spectacular light show in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by bright, shifting colors, similar to the Aurora Borealis. Occurrence: It occurs when energetic electrons and protons collide with atoms and molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere. Location: Visible in the southern latitudes, near the magnetic South Pole, seen from places such as southern Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and South America.

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