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What causes the aurora borealis?
What causes the aurora borealis?
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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are caused by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the Earth’s atmosphere. These particles are directed by the Earth’s magnetic field, resulting in beautiful displays of light.