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How far away from earth is the lowest section of the northern lights?
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How did the northern lights get their name?
The solar winds from the sun are emitted towards the Earth, however, because of the Earth's magnetic field the winds are refracted away from the Earth. At the point where the magnetic field is at its lowest force, the winds can enter the Earth's surface and form an array of lights and colours which are the gases. The fact they are at either ends of the poles is the reason why they are called the Northern and Southern Lights. EASY: They are "lights" and the lights are in the "north", ergo the name, The Northern Lights.
What is Mysterious moving lights in sky called?
These are called auroras, or the northern/southern lights, depending on which pole you are at. The northern lights are also known as the Aurora Borealis, while the southern lights are known as the Aurora Australis. It is the interaction of charged particles directed by the Earth's magnetic field.
Do the charged particles emitted from the sun cause the Northern Lights?
Yes, charged particles from the sun collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the earth's ionosphere to cause the Northern and Southern Lights.
Is it possible to predict the northern lights?
Yes, but not very long in advance. When there is a lot of activity on the surface of the sun and it ejects material towards Earth, the Northern Lights can be seen. So if the activity on the Sun is seen, then it is possible to predict that the Northern Lights will be seen in the following hours and days.
What is the importance of the northern lights?
The Northern Lights, properly known as the Aurora Borealis, are as a result of ejections from the Sun being sent towards Earth, which then react with the atmosphere. The are a beautiful sight, and of interest to scientists.
How did the northern lights get their name?
The solar winds from the sun are emitted towards the Earth, however, because of the Earth's magnetic field the winds are refracted away from the Earth. At the point where the magnetic field is at its lowest force, the winds can enter the Earth's surface and form an array of lights and colours which are the gases. The fact they are at either ends of the poles is the reason why they are called the Northern and Southern Lights. EASY: They are "lights" and the lights are in the "north", ergo the name, The Northern Lights.
What region of earth has the least amount of lights?
Antarctica. (excluding the northern lights)
Where do the northern lights shine?
in Alaska, the northern half of the Earth where it snows usually, Michigan, and the south pole.
What is Mysterious moving lights in sky called?
These are called auroras, or the northern/southern lights, depending on which pole you are at. The northern lights are also known as the Aurora Borealis, while the southern lights are known as the Aurora Australis. It is the interaction of charged particles directed by the Earth's magnetic field.
What is a heimisphere?
a hemisphere is a part or section of the earth(like the northern and southern halves of the earth, those are hemispheres).
When the cloud of plasma reaches the earth what is formed?
Aurora borealis (aka "Northern Lights")
How visible and intense are the Northern Lights?
on May 1st it is 456.67 miles away from the earth
Do the northern aurora lights shine in the summer?
The Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) and the Aurora Australis (Southern lights) both "shine" all year round. They are caused by energized particles from the sun striking the Earth's Magnetosphere.
What causes the Aurora borealis (Northern lights)?
Aurora Borealis is caused by particles hitting earth's atmosphere thermosphere and they are stopped, so they give of their energy in the "Northern Lights" or Aurora Borealis.
What causes aurora borealis northern lights?
Aurora Borealis is caused by particles hitting earth's atmosphere thermosphere and they are stopped, so they give of their energy in the "Northern Lights" or Aurora Borealis.
Do the charged particles emitted from the sun cause the Northern Lights?
Yes, charged particles from the sun collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the earth's ionosphere to cause the Northern and Southern Lights.
How do the northern and southern lights form?
bright lights from the solar wind get trapped in the magnetic field of the earth which creates a glow in the sky
