When were the Auroras discovered?

Answer 1

The auroras are the result of phenomena that have been going on since early in the formation of the atmosphere around the planet earth - consequently the first prehistoric travelers to the Arctic and near-arctic regions undoubtedly saw and marveled at them.

Answer 2

The Auroras have been observed for centuries, with the earliest recorded observation dating back to ancient civilizations. The modern understanding of Auroras began in the 19th century when scientists connected these light displays to interactions between the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind particles.