Aurora
Context
A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic
Explanation
Auroras, known as the Northern and Southern Lights, are caused by disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind. These disturbances are visible as colorful lights.
Applications
Auroras are a major attraction in polar regions, contributing to tourism.
They are studied in space weather science to understand solar-terrestrial interactions.
Auroras have cultural and historical significance in many indigenous communities.