*** About Aurora Borealis: The Aurora Borealis, known commonly as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. It is caused by disturbances in the magnetosphere due to solar wind. These disturbances are most often observed during the equinox and solstice months and can vary in color depending on the type of gas particles involved. The most common colors seen are green and pink, produced by oxygen molecules located around 60 miles above the earth. The Northern Lights are not only a stunning visual phenomenon but also a topic of scientific study related to solar-terrestrial relations.

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