When was the Aurora Borealis formed?

Answer 1

Question: When was the Aurora Borealis formed?

Answer:

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, has been occurring for billions of years, dating back to when Earth first developed a magnetic field and atmosphere. The phenomenon is caused by solar particles colliding with gases in our atmosphere, creating those beautiful, dancing lights near the poles. While people have observed it for thousands of years, the aurora itself is a natural part of Earth's long-term space weather system.

Answer 2

It wasn't formed at one particular time - It's ongoing, as the magnetic field made by the earth's magnetic core, diverts the harmful radiation and charged particles from the sun away from the poles.

Answer 3

The Aurora Borealis has existed for millions of years, but it has been actively forming from interactions between Earth's magnetic field and solar particles for as long as those conditions have been present, estimated to be around 65 million years ago.