Friday, September 23, 2011

September's Aurora

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Auroras are most common around equinoxes. They are caused by particles losening up and fallling in our atmosphere lighting up when a CME hits the magnetoshpere. Scientists are puzzled why these geomagnetic storms occur. These bright green colored lights light up the sky and can be seen by space or land. THis shot is ellapsed in time. They are amazing in color and design, one day I hope to be able to go to see an Aurora.

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