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Sunspots and solar flares push out charged particles into space. These stream out and some, attracted by the earth's magnetic poles, collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the ionosphere and produce light. These are the triggers for the Northern and Southern Lights.
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What kind of wind causes the northern lights?
solar wind.
Can you see the Northern Lights from Quebec?
sometimes you can, it all depends on what kind of geomagnetic activity is happening at the time. you're more likely to see them in areas with little or no artificial lights around.
What kind of dog starred in the movie northern lights?
American Bulldog
Are the northern and southern lights related to space weather?
The northern and southern lights (or auroras) are related to the solar wind, which is a kind of outer space weather, although it bears very little resemblance to weather here on Earth.
Where is the best place to see the northern lights in Alaska?
You must be well north of Fairbanks and clear of any ambient ligting to get the Clear Picture. At least 15 miles outside of Barrow will give you the best visuals.
Can Hawaii see the northern lights?
Sometimes! But it's very, very rare. It has to be linked with a very strong solar storm, the kind that takes out satellites. However, if the Earth is about to flip magnetic poles, every part of the world will be seeing the "northern" lights until the poles stabilize again.
Can you tell me what northern lights are in childrens terms?
You could tell them it is the air glowing from a special kind of sunlight that is only close to the North and South Poles.
What kind of lights are used on the show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
what kind of lights are used on who wants to be a millionaire
Nutsy and trigger are what kind of animals robin hood?
Vultures.
What kind of gun did archduke Ferdinand get assassinated with?
the type with a trigger
What kind of lights that argon use?
Argon does not use any lights.
What kind of lights do you use to decorate a Christmas tree?
Christmas lights
