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How the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Work

Stuff You Should Know • May 18, 2017

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It wasn't too long ago that humans thought the polar lights were signs from the afterlife. Thanks to a 19th century Norwegian, we now understand that they are a fascinating interplay with Earth's magnetic field and wind from the sun.

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