In different parts of Alaska, in winter, the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis are different colors. Does anyone know the colors and why?
2006-06-29 10:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by msjinx39 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Blue, Purple, and Pink are the three main colors, although green turns up often too.
2006-06-29 10:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by imnottellingmyname 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
The aurora is a glow observed in the night sky. In northern latitudes, it is known as "aurora borealis" which is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora and the greek name for north wind, Boreas
The composition and density of the atmosphere and the altitude of the aurora determine the possible light emissions.
See the link for infos
2006-06-29 10:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different energy levels of particles shot out by the sun (solar wind) ionize the air molecules to different degrees-- that is what causes the colors we see. A higher 'voltage' might make the air light up a completely different color than a lower one.
2006-06-29 11:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are three different types of Aurora Borealis
2006-06-29 10:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋