The Roman personification of the dawn of day; the goddess of the morning. The poets represented her a rising out of the ocean, in a chariot, with rosy fingers dropping gentle dew.
The aurora borealis or aurora australis (northern or southern lights).
Sheets and waves of vibrant light caused by charged solar particles igniting gases in Earth's atmosphere. They are typically visible at northern latitudes, and sometimes (during heavy solar activity) into the mid-latitudes of the United States and elsewhere. In-depth look at the aurora
A faint visual phenomenon associated with geomagnetic activity, occurring mainly in the high-latitude night sky. Typical auroras occur 100 to 250 km above the ground as high speed particles from the solar wind collide with atmospheric gasses at these altitudes. When observed in the northern hemisphere this phenomena is known as the Aurora Borealis (northern lights), and when viewed in the southern hemisphere it is the Aurora Australis.
The display of "dancing" light patterns seen in areas of high latitudes - nearer the poles. Auroras are caused by magnetic storms from the sun releasing huge amounts of energy. The energy travels toward the Earth as an ionic cloud. On reaching the earth, the cloud "blows" over the poles and interacts with Earth's magnetic field. The ions interact with the ionosphere energize oxygen and nitrogen molecules which causes them to emit light. Banana belt The Antarctic Peninsula.
Bright streamers of light, ascending from the horizon towards the zenith, or luminous arcs, which are manifestations of electrical energy in the upper atmosphere. The aurora is seen in both hemispheres, in high and sometimes in medium latitudes. In the northern hemisphere it is known as Aurora Borealis, in the southern as Aurora Australis.
A glow from a planet's atmosphere produced by the impact and interation of charged particles in a planet's magnetosphere with the atmospheric atoms and molecules.
(plural = aurorae) The light radiated by ions and atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere, in the region of the Earth's poles. Those that occur during magnetic storms can create extremely impressive spectacles. The Aurora australis, or "Southern Lights" occur near the South Pole while the Aurora borealis, or "Northern Lights" occur near the North Pole. More about auroras...
bands of light that appear near the polar regions of Earth, usually at night. These bands are due to the impact of charged particles from the sun on the upper atmosphere, where they are directed by Earth's magnetic field to the magnetic poles.
A collision of the solar wind with the Earth's atmosphere that causes a release of energy seen as colored lights in the sky
Glows seen over the polar regions which occur when energized particles from the Sun react with particles from the Earth .
Glowing lights visible in the sky, resulting from processes in the earth's upper atmosphere.
"Ribbon" of light caused by solar particles interacting with the magnetic field of a planet.
A display of coloured light given off by collisions between charged particles trapped in a planet's magnetic fields and atoms of atmospheric gases near the planet's magnetic poles.
Sporadic visible emission in the upper atmosphere most prominent at high latitudes in both hemispheres caused by an influx of atomic particles from the Sun.
Spectacular array of light in the night sky, caused by charged particles from the Sun hitting the Earth's upper atmosphere. The aurora borealis is seen in the north of the Northern hemisphere; the aurora australis in the south of the Southern hemisphere.
Luminous bands, curtains and streamers which appear in the upper atmosphere, caused by bombardment of the atmosphere by high-energy particles from the Sun. Intermittently visible at high and mid-latitudes, but also occurring as a permanent, but fainter display in an oval region centered on the magnetic poles of the Earth.
the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning"
an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
(Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos
a atmospheric phenomenon where bands of light are displayed from the charged solar particles
a beautiful natural phenomenon that often occurs in the polar regions of Earth
a display of colored light in the night sky that occurs primarily in high latitudes of both hemispheres
a glowing atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when charged particles collide with the atmosphere of the Earth near the poles
an optical phenomenon characterised by colourful displays of light in the night sky, caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar wind with the upper atmosphere of a planet
an optical phenomenon in which colorful lights display in the night sky, caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar world interacting with the upper atmosphere of a planet
a sporadic, generally faint, atmospheric phenomenon usually seen in the night sky from locations
a magnificent light show seen in the atmosphere of a planet when charged particles from sunspots get trapped in the magnetic field of the planet. They released their energy and cause reaction in the atmosphere causes the sky to light up in ribbons of various colors. Auroral affects are most often visible closer to the poles of a planet
a glow in the sky, often observed in a ring-shaped region around the magnetic poles ("auroral zone") and occasionally further equatorward. The name comes from an older one, "aurora borealis," Latin for "northern dawn," given because an aurora near the northern horizon (its usual location when seen in most of Europe) looks like the glow ofthe sky preceding sunrise. Also known as "northern lights," although it occurs both north and south of the equator. The aurora is generally caused by fast electrons from space, guided earthward by magnetic field lines, and its light comes from collisions between such electrons and the atoms of the upper atmosphere, typically 100 km (60 miles) above ground.
Light radiated by atoms and ions in the ionosphere, mostly in the magnetic polar regions.
The sporadic radiant emission from the upper atmosphere over middle and high latitudes. Auroras are related to magnetic storms and the influx of charged particles from the sun.
A glow of colored lights in the northern and southern skies, caused by electrically charged particles streaming out of the Sun and entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
A bright light display caused by solar radiation interacting with the atmosphere near the north and south poles. aurora borealis occurs in the Northern Hemisphere and aurora australis in the Southern Hemisphere.
A phenomenon produced when the solar wind (made up of energized electrons and protons) disturbs the atoms and molecules in a planet's upper atmosphere. Some of the energy produced by these disturbances is converted into colorful visible light, which shimmers and dances. Auroras have been seen on several planets in our solar system. On Earth, auroras are also known as the 'Northern Lights' (aurora borealis) or 'Southern Lights' (aurora australis), depending on in which polar region they appear.
the amazing light display that results from the interaction of the solar wind with Earth's magnetic field; the charged particles from the solar wind cause atoms in the atmosphere to emit light
A colorful light display in the upper atmosphere. Aurorae are produced by the interaction of solar particles with Earth's magnetic field.
Light emission in the sky around the north and south poles caused by charged particles from the solar wind hitting the Earth magnetic field.
The bright emission of atoms and molecules in Earth's polar upper atmosphere that appears as permanent, ring shaped belts called the auroral oval around the north and south magnetic poles. Aurora are associated with a global electrical discharge process triggered by solar wind disturbances. The emissions are caused by energetic particles from Earth's magnetotail region impinging on the upper atmosphere. Aurora occur about 70 miles above Earth's surface. Contrary to popular belief, they do not produce any sounds.
aka Northern Lights - The different coloured lights which are visible at night above the Earth's poles.
Event which occurs when atmospheric molecules are excited by incoming charged particles from the solar wind, then emit energy as they fall back to their ground states. Aurorae generally occur at high latitudes, near the north and south magnetic poles.
The glowing light from solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic field.
The northern and southern lights-aurora borealis and aurora australis-which are faint radiations that at times are seen at high latitudes illuminating the night sky. The aurora becomes especially pronounced at times of high solar and magnetic activity.
A glow in the Earth's ionosphere caused by the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun (The Solar Wind). It gives rise to the "Northern Lights", or Aurora Borealis, in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Aurora Australis in the Southern Hemisphere.
Excitation of particles from the Sun spiralling in the geomagnetic field near the poles resulting in the release of energy in different forms, including light.
(plural = aurorae or auroras) Light radiated by ions and atoms in Earth’s upper atmosphere, in the region of Earth’s poles. Aurora can be an extremely impressive spectacle. The Aurora australis, or “Southern Lights†occur near the South Pole while the Aurora borealis, or “Northern Lights†occur near the North Pole.
Light radiated by ions and atoms in the Earth's upper atmosphere, mostly in polar regions, the result of bombardment by energetic electrically charged particles from the ionosphere and magnetosphere.
Australis - the southern aurora, which forms in an oval centered on the south magnetic pole in Antarctica.
Glowing light display in the nighttime sky caused by excited gases in the upper atmosphere giving off light. In the Northern Hemisphere it is called the "aurora borealis" (northern lights); in the Southern Hemisphere, the "aurora australis" (southern lights). Also a city near Denver.
A faint visual (optical) phenomenon on the Earth associated with geomagnetic activity, which occurs mainly in the high-latitude night sky. Typical auroras are 100 to 250 km above the ground. The Aurora Borealis occurs in the northern hemisphere and the Aurora Australis occurs in the southern hemisphere.
a luminous phenomenon in the night sky which results from a radiation emission in the upper atmosphere over middle and high latitudes
A sporadic, faint visual phenomena associated with geomagnetic activity that occurs mainly in the high-latitude night sky. Auroras occur within a band of latitudes known as the auroral oval, the location of which is dependent on geomagnetic activity. Auroras are a result of collisions between atmospheric gases and precipitating charged particles (mostly electrons) guided by the geomagnetic field from the magnetotail. Each gas (oxygen and nitrogen molecules and atoms) gives out its own particular color when bombarded, and atmospheric composition varies with altitude. The auroral altitude range is 80 to 1000 km, but typical auroras are 100 to 250 km above the ground; the color of the typical aurora is yellow-green, from a specific transitions of atomic oxygen. Auroral light from lower levels in the atmosphere is dominated by blue and red bands from spectral line of atomic oxygen. The patterns and forms of the aurora include quiescent arcs, rapidly moving rays and curtains, patches, and veils.
Auroras are undulating sheets of light in the northern sky. They are caused by gases that become excited after being hit by solar particles.
Luminous and colorful "curtains of light" typically seen in the night skies of the high northern and southern latitudes. During times of increased solar activity, they can be seen at much lower latitudes. The aurora is produced when electrons from the sun’s solar wind disturb the earth’s magnetic field and interact with molecules in the earth’s upper atmosphere. (TOP OF THE PAGE) (CLOSE WINDOW)
The luminous, radiant emission from the upper atmosphere over middle and high latitudes, and centred around the earth's magnetic poles. These silent fireworks are often seen on clear winter nights in a variety of shapes and colours. Also referred to as the Northern Lights.
The glowing light display that results when a planet's magnetic field guides charged particles toward the north and south magnetic poles, where they strike the upper atmosphere and excite atoms to emit photons.
electrical particles (mainly electrons and protons) flow from the sun to the Earth (the solar wind). They are guided by the Earth's magnetic field to two oval-shaped regions around the north and south poles (actually the magnetic poles, which are a little different from the geographic poles). There they bombard the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and cause the oxygen and nitrogen atoms and molecules to emit light, which is the light of the aurora.
It is created by the radiant energy emission from the sun and its interaction with the earth's upper atmosphere over the middle and high latitudes. It is seen as a bright display of constantly changing light near the magnetic poles of each hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is known as the aurora borealis or Northern Lights, and in the Southern Hemisphere, this phenomena is called the aurora australis.
(Polar Aurora) Luminous phenomena, in the form of arcs, bands, drapes, or curtains in the high atmosphere (caused by charged particles from space), mainly at high latitudes.
(or Southern/Northern Lights) The bright emission of atoms and molecules in the polar upper atmosphere that appears as permanent, ring shaped belts called the auroral oval around the north and south geomagnetic poles. It is associated with a global electrical discharge process caused by energetic particles impinging on the upper atmosphere of Earth. See also: Auroras: Billboards for Electric Space.
Beautiful ribbons of light caused by the interaction of high-energy particles in the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field. These are common in both extreme northern (aurora borealis or Northern Lights) and southern latitudes (aurora australis), near Earth's poles.
A glow in a planet's ionosphere caused by the interaction between the planet's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun.
Rapid and irregular displays of colorful light in the night sky of a planet, owing to the leakage of charged particles from the magnetosphere into the atmosphere.
A display of colored light given off by collisions between charged particles in a planet's magnetic field and atoms of atmospheric gases near the planet's magnetic poles. Aurora are visible on Earth as the aurora borealis or northern lights and the aurora australis or southern lights. Daniel Hershman captured this dazzling picture on August 12, 2000, at Sunrise Point in Mt. Rainier National Park, WA. The three bright lights near the right side of the image are Jupiter, Saturn and the red star Aldebaran.
Arcs, rays or swaying curtains of green, yellow or white lights seen in latitudes of about 70o, such as Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, and Aurora Australis or Southern Lights; caused by streams of electrified particles, emitted by the Sun, trapped in the Earth's magnetic field.
The aurora is a bright glow observed in the night sky, usually in the polar zone. For this reason some scientists call it a "polar aurora" (or "aurora polaris"). In northern latitudes, it is known as the aurora borealis (IPA ), which is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas.
Aurora was the ancient Roman equivalent of Eos, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn. Aurora is the Latin word for dawn.
Aurora is a fictional planet in Isaac Asimov's Robot Series. It was the first world settled by the Spacers, originally named 'New Earth'; it was located 3.7 parsecs (12 light years) from Earth.
Aurora is a given name for women. Aurora is the Latin word for dawn. Aurora was the ancient Roman equivalent of Eos, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn.
