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"Aurora"

Aurora refers to a natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions near the Arctic and Antarctic, known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights). These stunning phenomena occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, resulting in vibrant colors like greens, reds, and purples. The interaction creates mesmerizing wave-like patterns in the sky. Auroras are not only beautiful but also serve as an indication of solar activity and the Earth's magnetic field's interactions with solar winds.