
What causes the phenomenon shown in this photo?
Match each aurora color to the correct cause and altitude range:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Blue/purple | arrow_right_alt | Oxygen at high altitudes |
Red/pink | arrow_right_alt | Nitrogen at middle altitudes |
Green | arrow_right_alt | Oxygen at lower altitudes |
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Photographing the Aurora with an iPhone
Photographing the Aurora with Android/Samsung
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Light pollution can have a significant effect on your ability to see the aurora.
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Cloud cover can have a significant effect on your ability to see the aurora.
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Moon phases and sunset times can also affect your ability to see the aurora.
Do you think you would be able to see the aurora if you looked outside tonight?
Aurora borealis occurs in the Northern Hemisphere and aurora australis occurs in the Southern Hemisphere.
What causes auroras on Earth?
What is the stream of charged particles sent by the Sun called?
What are the large outbursts from the Sun that send extra particles into space called?
According to the video, what happens when the Sun releases a coronal mass ejection (CME)?
Where do the charged particles from the CME sneak past Earth's magnetic shield to create auroras?
What produces the colors of the aurora?
What caused the chain of huge solar eruptions described in the video?
What did the solar eruptions cause on Earth?
What were some of the major effects of the geomagnetic storm?
How were satellites affected by the increase in the temperature of the thermosphere?
What did NASA’s Curiosity rover record on Mars during the event?
According to the video, why is this storm especially valuable to scientists?