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Auroras, beautiful curtains of light.

Auroras, beautiful curtains of light. Brooke Cogburn Science Shepard. What are Auroras?. Auroras are beautiful curtains of light in the night skies of the far North and South. What conditions cause auroras?. Solar winds charge gas particles and causes them to glow.

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Auroras, beautiful curtains of light.

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  1. Auroras, beautiful curtains of light. Brooke Cogburn Science Shepard

  2. What are Auroras? Auroras are beautiful curtains of light in the night skies of the far North and South. Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

  3. What conditions cause auroras? • Solar winds charge gas particles and causes them to glow. Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

  4. How long does an aurora typically last? The more intense the longer it last, but they typically last about 1 to 2 hours. Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

  5. When does this phenomenon happen? At the busiest point in the 11 year cycle of solar activity. Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

  6. What kind of damage to property can auroras cause? Auroras don’t cause any damage. Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

  7. Fun aurora facts!!!! Auroras can appear as reds, yellows, greens, pinks. And purples. There are 3 different types. Light rises across lower parts of the sky from east to west Rays stream up vertically from arch Directly above you rays seem to fall around you Info: Auroras,http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor,2013,Sally E Smith edt Pic: aurora, http://www.spaceweather.com/aurora/gallery_01oct11.htm,2013

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