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No. The aurora at the South Pole are called aurora australis or would be 'southern lights'.

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Can you tell me what northern lights are in childrens terms?

Sure! Northern lights, also called auroras, are colorful lights that show up in the sky at night. They happen when particles from the sun hit the Earth's atmosphere and make it glow. It's like a magical light show in the sky!


From where can you see the Aurora Borealis?

The aurora borealis, usually called the northern lights are easiest to see if you are inside the arctic circle. So you would have to go to places such as northern Scandinavia or north Canada to see them. However if there is a strong solar storm they become visible further south. You can usually see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from any Polar region. There are also the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) which can be seen from southern regions. They show in Alaska. You can ocasionally see them from northern US like I did last night


Why are the Northern Lights only visible in the northern hemisphere?

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are only visible in the northern hemisphere because they are caused by solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field near the North Pole. This phenomenon creates the colorful light display that can be seen in the night sky in northern regions.


Do the northern lights show in Quebec?

Yes, the northern lights can be visible in Quebec, particularly in the northern regions of the province where the night sky is darker and there is less light pollution. To increase your chances of seeing the northern lights in Quebec, it is best to visit during the fall or winter when the nights are longer and darker.


Where can one find information about how to see the Northern lights?

The best place to find information on how to see the Northern lights are on the ehow site. They show when the best time to see it is and gives a explanation on how it forms.

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Do Auroras only show in the north?

No, near the south pole there are lights as well.


What is the biggest outdoor show on earth?

This phrase, in specific reference to Canada, is describing the "Northern Lights", or aurora borealis. The same phenomena occurs around the southern pole, as well, but the "light show" is a big draw as a tourist attraction in northern Canada.


Can you tell me what northern lights are in childrens terms?

Sure! Northern lights, also called auroras, are colorful lights that show up in the sky at night. They happen when particles from the sun hit the Earth's atmosphere and make it glow. It's like a magical light show in the sky!


From where can you see the Aurora Borealis?

The aurora borealis, usually called the northern lights are easiest to see if you are inside the arctic circle. So you would have to go to places such as northern Scandinavia or north Canada to see them. However if there is a strong solar storm they become visible further south. You can usually see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from any Polar region. There are also the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) which can be seen from southern regions. They show in Alaska. You can ocasionally see them from northern US like I did last night


Are there any wolves that live by northern lights?

Yes, there are wolves that live where the Northern Lights take place. The Aurora Borealis is a natural light show that takes place in the Northern Hemisphere. You can see them in Fairbanks, Alaska.


How can you show that the geographic north pole behaves the same way as a magnetic south pole?

By dancing on the planet Earth...that's how.


Do the northern lights happen in antarctica?

Aurora are generated when magnetic storms from the sun hit the earth's atmosphere and interact with it. Both polar regions experience aurora: Aurora Australis occurs in the Southern Hemisphere, and Aurora Borealis occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.


Do the northern lights show in Quebec?

Yes, the northern lights can be visible in Quebec, particularly in the northern regions of the province where the night sky is darker and there is less light pollution. To increase your chances of seeing the northern lights in Quebec, it is best to visit during the fall or winter when the nights are longer and darker.


Why are the Northern Lights only visible in the northern hemisphere?

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are only visible in the northern hemisphere because they are caused by solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field near the North Pole. This phenomenon creates the colorful light display that can be seen in the night sky in northern regions.


Where can one find information about how to see the Northern lights?

The best place to find information on how to see the Northern lights are on the ehow site. They show when the best time to see it is and gives a explanation on how it forms.


How can you show that the geographic north pole behaves as a magnetic south pole?

The geographic north pole behaves as a magnetic south pole because opposite magnetic poles attract each other. This means that the north-seeking pole of a compass needle (which is used to determine direction) points toward the magnetic north pole, which is near the geographic north pole. Thus, the geographic north pole is essentially a magnetic south pole in terms of magnetism.


All of the lines of force around a magnet?

These are known as magnetic field lines, which show the direction and strength of the magnetic field. They form loops around the magnet, moving from the north pole to the south pole outside the magnet and from the south pole to the north pole inside the magnet.