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Q: Why do we see specific colors in the Aurora borealis?
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Can you see aurora borealis from the Aleutian Islands?

When the Aurora Borealis happen, they can be seen from the Aleutian Islands.


Can you see the Aurora Borealis from the Philippines?

Aurora Borealis means Northern Lights. Philippines is near the equator, so you can not see Northern Lights from the Philippines. IF the Earth tilts more, it may be possible we can see an Aurora Borealis/Australis


Can you see the aurora borealis in the southern hemisphere?

No, but you can see the aurora australis though


Can you see the Aurora Borealis from Argentina or Borneo?

You may be able to see Aurora Australis from Southern Argentina, but probably not from Borneo.You would not be able to see Aurora Borealis from either geography.


How is and aurora borealis different from and aurora australis?

Aurora Borealis occurs in northern parts of the world. Aurora Australis in southern parts of the world. Borealis is more known because there are more places and people to see them.


Can you see the aurora borealis from the North Pole?

Yes, you can


What is the light at the North or South pole?

In the north, you can see aurora borealis and in the south you can see aurora australis.


Which hemisphere would you be in to see the Aurora Borealis?

northern hemisphere


What causes the aurora borealis the southern and northern polar regions?

Solar winds find a small break in the magnetic field.The aurora is actually a radioactive burst and the colors you see are due to the magnetic fields


When is the best time to see the aurora borealis in Anchorage?

Anytime in winter.


Can you see the aurora borealis from West Texas?

It is unlikely to see the aurora borealis from West Texas. The aurora borealis is typically visible in regions closer to the Earth's poles, such as Alaska and northern parts of Canada, due to the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's magnetic field. Though it is not impossible to see the phenomenon in West Texas under exceptional circumstances, it is extremely rare.


Did you see the aurora borealis August 8 2010?

I meant august 3