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What causes the northern lights?

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The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction between charged particles from the sun and the Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they collide with gas particles, such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy in the form of light. This phenomenon is more commonly seen in high-latitude regions, such as the Arctic and Antarctic.

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