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Light show

When Earth’s magnetic field
is disturbed by the Sun’s solar
wind, the night sky lights

up with dancing streaks
of color. While the

Northern lights (Aurora
borealis) usually steal
the show, the Southern

lights (Aurora australis)
are equally impressive

but less accessible.

PLANETARY AURORAS

This dazzing display
of Aurora australis
Intrepid explorers can spot over Antarctica is
seen from space.
auroras in space. Giant Jupiter
has a strong magnetic field that
reacts with its moons, producing
vibrant lights. Saturn has an Antarctica is surrounded by open water,
aurora on its south pole (above), so there is limited opportunity for people
while similar sights have been seen to find a viewing platform from which to
on Uranus, Neptune, and Mars. enjoy the Aurora australis.

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