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What does Aurora mean?

Updated: 9/13/2023
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Aurora means 'dawn' (Latin origin)

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An aurora is an atmospheric display created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky.

It is usually named the Aurora Borealis (If viewed from the Northern Hemisphere) or Aurora Australis (If viewed from the Southern Hemisphere)

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Aurora means 'dawn' (Latin origin)

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An aurora is an atmospheric display created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky.

It is usually named the Aurora Borealis (If viewed from the Northern Hemisphere) or Aurora Australis (If viewed from the Southern Hemisphere)

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