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The formal term for the "northern lights" is "Aurora Borealis". To answer your question, the light show happens when a solar flare hits Earths MAGNETIC field. Without Earths magnetic field, there would be no northern light, nor would compasses be at all useful- THAT is how they are linked. God, I'm such a nerd. Would you believe I'm only 12 years old?
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What movies are based off of the northern lights?
If you mean the Nothern Lights series of books by Philip Pullman, the film was called the Golden Compass.
What book is the golden compass based on?
Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials novel trilogy, of which The Golden Compass is the first part, is based on John Milton's famous poem Paradise Lost. The title of the trilogy is taken from a passage in the same work.
What are the release dates for Northern Lights - 2011?
Northern Lights - 2011 was released on: USA: May 2011
When did Northern Lights - TV series - end?
Northern Lights - TV series - ended on 2008-12-21.
Does the northern lights shine in the North Pole?
Sometimes. However, the best places to see the Aurora Borealis (the "northern lights") is in Finland and northern Scandinavia. Northern Canada is good, too, but fewer people live that far north in Canada. The website spaceweather.com is one of the best sources for photos of and information about the northern lights.
Are Philip Pullman's 'Northern Lights' and 'Golden Compass' the same book under different titles?
Yes, "Northern Lights" is the original British title, and "The Golden Compass" is the American title.
When did northern lights get published?
The novel, Northern Lights, known in some countries as The Golden Compass, was published by Scholastic UK in 1995.
What was found in the second photograph of the Northern Lights in the golden compass?
The Aurora Borealis (the 'Northern Lights' of the title) and the mysterious elementary particles called Dust.
Who is the author of the Golden compass?
Philip Pullman wrote Northern Lights (novel).
Is nothern lights the same as the golden compass?
No, the Northern Lights and The Golden Compass are not the same. The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural light display in the Earth's sky, typically seen in high-latitude regions. The Golden Compass is a fantasy novel by Philip Pullman, which is the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy. The title of the book in some countries is "Northern Lights," which is where the confusion may arise, but they are distinct concepts.
What movies are based off of the northern lights?
If you mean the Nothern Lights series of books by Philip Pullman, the film was called the Golden Compass.
Why is the golden compass a magical film?
It is a magical film as it follows the first novel of Phillip Pullman's Northern Lights trilogy.
Who wrote the first novel of the golden compass called His Dark Materials?
The trilogy "His Dark Materials" was written by Phillip Pullman. the trilogy consists of the books "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass".
What are Alaska's northern lights?
That's the Aurora Borealis check the link for more information
Which amazing lights can be seen in Northern Scotland?
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, can be seen in Northern Scotland. This natural light display is caused by the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's atmosphere, producing vibrant colors and dancing patterns in the night sky. Loch Ness is a popular spot for viewing the Northern Lights in Scotland.
Are there Northern Lights in the Arctic?
Occasionally, yes. There are Southern Lights in the Antarctic, as well.See the related Wikipedia link(s) listed below for more information:
Where is the Northern Lights located?
the northern lights are ,i am pretty sure,located in the northern hemisphere in Alaska
