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aurora australis

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/ɔˈrɔrə ɔˈstreɪlɪs/
Forms:aurorae australes
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the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the southern magnetic pole

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  • The aurora australis, also known as the Southern Lights, is a natural light display that occurs in the high-latitude regions of the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Like its northern counterpart, the aurora borealis, the aurora australis is caused by charged particles from the solar wind colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere.
  • The best places to witness the aurora australis are in Antarctica, southern Australia, New Zealand, and other southern high-latitude regions.
  • The colors of the aurora australis are primarily green and pink, although shades of red, purple, and blue can also appear depending on atmospheric conditions.
  • The aurora australis is a stunning phenomenon that has inspired artists, scientists, and adventurers throughout history, offering a glimpse of the Earth's connection to the wider cosmos.
Synonyms:
southern lights