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The northern lights, or aurora borealis, is a natural phenomenon that has enchanted humans for thousands of years. The light display in the sky is caused by cosmic rays, solar wind and ...
Another aspect that could enhance aurora viewing on June 6 will be the new moon, taking a major light source out of the sky for anyone looking to view or photograph the phenomenon.
An aurora [a] (pl. aurorae or auroras), [b] also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), [c] is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains ...
Parade editors in Middle Tennessee got a nice light show from 9-10 p.m. CT Friday night. Light shows are expected to persist through Sunday, May 12. What direction to look for Northern Lights?
Short video featuring commentary by David Sibeck, project scientist for the THEMIS mission, discussing a visualization of reconnection fronts. A substorm , sometimes referred to as a magnetospheric substorm or an auroral substorm , is a brief disturbance in the Earth's magnetosphere that causes energy to be released from the " tail " of the ...
The purpose of the project is to monitor the frequency and intensity of the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) in the years that led up to the Solar Maximum that was scheduled to occur in 2013-14. Scientists have noticed that the sun's activity follows a regular cycle and the peak (Solar maximum) is reached every 11 years.
NEW YORK — A powerful solar storm Thursday night ignited a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights, captivating viewers across the eastern U.S. Reports of colorful auroras flooded in from ...
A science fair or engineering fair is an event hosted by a school that offers students the opportunity to experience the practices of science and engineering for themselves. In the United States, the Next Generation Science Standards makes experiencing the practices of science and engineering one of the three pillars of science education.