This 4K visualization shows the of the aurora borealis of Earth
Among the views of Earth afforded astronauts aboard the International Space Station, surely one of the most spectacular is of the aurora.
Which layers shows the presence of aurora borealis ?
The thermosphere’s temperature is greatly influenced by solar activity. Finally, the thermosphere is where the aurora ( Southern and Northern Lights ) occur. At high latitudes, charged particles from space clash with atoms and molecules in the thermosphere, causing them to be excited into higher energy levels.
Where on Earth can you see the aurora borealis ?
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The northern lights most commonly occur within the geographic area beneath the auroral oval. It encompasses latitudes between 60 and 75 degrees and takes in Iceland, northern parts of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, Canada and Alaska as well as southern Greenland.
Can you see aurora borealis on Google Maps ?
To see more views of the Northern Lights,
explore the Google Maps gallery:
This 4K visualization shows the of the aurora borealis of Earth.
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Revised September 23, 2023