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The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, occurs in the thermosphere, which is located approximately 80 to 600 kilometers (50 to 375 miles) above the Earth's surface. This layer is characterized by high temperatures and low density, where charged particles from the solar wind interact with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, producing the stunning light displays.
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What time can you see the aurora borealis from Seattle WA?
The aurora borealis is typically not visible from Seattle, Washington, as it is too far south. To see the aurora borealis, you would need to travel to locations closer to the magnetic poles, such as Alaska or northern Canada.
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.
Why is the Aurora Borealis above Greenland green?
Green is the commonest color in the Aurora Borealis as green is produced when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms of oxygen at a high level. The Aurora over Greenland would sometimes show colors of blue and red, though probably not as often.
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
What significance to the study of astronomy do the Aurora Borealis AKA Northern Lights have?
It proves that having a magnetic field - and therefore a molten core rich with iron - is essential for life on earth. If we didn't have it, our planet would be constantly bombarded with dangerous radiation and charged particles, and no life could exist.
What is the glowing region in the atmosphere called?
the glowing region in the atmosphere is called an aurora. An aurora example of an aurora would be aurora borealis or the northern lights, or the aurora australis which is also known as the southern lights. *<=D
What time can you see the aurora borealis from Seattle WA?
The aurora borealis is typically not visible from Seattle, Washington, as it is too far south. To see the aurora borealis, you would need to travel to locations closer to the magnetic poles, such as Alaska or northern Canada.
Which hemisphere would you be in to see the Aurora Borealis?
northern hemisphere
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.
What are the lights in the atmosphere called that are caused by energy radiating in various colors?
You might be thinking of the aurora borealis, although the description that you give would apply equally well to a rainbow.
Why is the Aurora Borealis above Greenland green?
Green is the commonest color in the Aurora Borealis as green is produced when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms of oxygen at a high level. The Aurora over Greenland would sometimes show colors of blue and red, though probably not as often.
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
Does aurora borealis have any bad effect on human and the world?
If you are looking up at the aurora borealis while you are walking, it would be possible for you to stub your toe on a rock. Otherwise, no. The Aurora Borealis works exactly the same as a fluorescent light; electrical currents running through the near-vacuum of the ionosphere. Except prettier.
Were the Aurora Borealis visible in North Wales 26.09.09?
It is possible for the Aurora Borealis to be visible in North Wales, but it is not a common occurrence. To observe the Northern Lights, several factors such as solar activity and clear skies are needed. Specific records for that date would provide the most accurate information.
What significance to the study of astronomy do the Aurora Borealis AKA Northern Lights have?
It proves that having a magnetic field - and therefore a molten core rich with iron - is essential for life on earth. If we didn't have it, our planet would be constantly bombarded with dangerous radiation and charged particles, and no life could exist.
Where the best place in wales to see aurora borealis?
The best places to see the aurora borealis are The North pole, Scotland, Norway, so I would suggest since you are in wales, you go as far north as possible and hope you get lucky, as it is a natural phenomenon and may not occur or occur in such a magnitude to be seen from wales.
What would happen if you fell in the aurora borealis?
The aurora borealis is the closest thing to "nothing" that you can actually see; it is VERY thin air, partially ionized by the solar radiation spiraling in toward the Earth along the magnetic field lines. It is, for the most part, above the highest altitude that aircraft can reach. If you were to go up in a high-altitude balloon and jump out with a space suit and a parachute, you could "fall into the aurora borealis" and suffer no ill effects. Without the space suit, you would be dead in moments from lack of air, and without a parachute, you would be killed on impact with the ground 30 miles below.
