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Shower of Lights - Composite

Auroras are the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by the solar wind. These particles, mainly electrons and protons, precipitate into the upper atmosphere (thermosphere/exosphere). The resulting ionization and excitation of atmospheric constituents emit light of varying color and complexity.

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Uploaded on August 30, 2022
Taken on May 7, 2022