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What is the northern lights and how does it occur?

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The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a natural light display that occurs in the polar regions. It is 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, producing stunning light displays in the sky. The colors of the Northern Lights are determined by the type of gas particles involved in the collision.

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