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No, you cannot touch the Northern Lights. They are a natural light display in the Earth's sky caused by the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's atmosphere.

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Does the suns light have anything to do with the northern lights?

Yes, most definetly. The higher sunspot activety on the sun, the more northern lights. The ions that gives energy to the gas molecules in the atmosphere, which again produce northern lights comes with the sun waves (radiation) from the sun. the next sunspot high OS expected to be in 2013, so this will be a excellent year to see northern lights.


When was the first sighting of the northern lights?

The first recorded sighting of the northern lights dates back to ancient times. It is believed that indigenous peoples in the Arctic regions, such as the Inuit and Sami, have been witnessing the phenomenon for thousands of years.


Are the northern lights dangerous to observe?

The northern lights are not dangerous to observe. They are a natural phenomenon caused by solar particles interacting with the Earth's atmosphere, and do not pose any harm to observers.


What causes the mesmerizing natural phenomenon known as the aurora borealis or northern lights?

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is caused by solar wind particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, creating colorful light displays in the sky.


What causes the phenomenon of the northern and southern lights?

The phenomenon of the northern and southern lights, also known as auroras, is caused by solar wind particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere. This interaction creates colorful light displays in the sky near the Earth's poles.