Auroras Light Up Skies Beyond Poles

Auroras are beautiful lights in the sky that usually appear near the North and South Poles.

They happen when the Sun sends tiny charged particles towards Earth.

These particles collide with gases in our atmosphere, like oxygen and nitrogen, making them glow.

Oxygen makes green lights, while nitrogen makes purple, blue, or pink lights.

Sometimes, very high-up oxygen can make rare red lights.

Normally, we only see auroras near the poles, but recently, they've been seen much farther away because the Sun is extra active.

Scientists are studying these lights to understand if they affect our ozone layer.

People are so excited about seeing auroras that special tours and apps help them find the best places to watch.