Northern Lights May Be Visible in the US This Weekend

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The aurora borealis, the famous natural light display that occurs in the sky at night in high-latitude regions, may be visible in the northern United States this weekend. The aurora borealis is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's atmosphere. These particles are drawn to the Earth's magnetic poles, which is why the aurora is most commonly seen in the northern and southern polar regions.

The aurora borealis can be seen in a variety of colors, including green, red, blue, and purple. The most common color is green, which is caused by the interaction of charged particles with oxygen atoms in the atmosphere. Red auroras are caused by the interaction of charged particles with nitrogen atoms, and blue and purple auroras are caused by the interaction of charged particles with hydrogen and helium atoms.

The aurora borealis is a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight. If you're lucky enough to see it, be sure to take some time to enjoy the show.