2006-08-11 23:07:21 · 8 answers · asked by benji 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes. The Aurora Australis (in the northern hemisphere the phenomenon is known as Aurora Borealis).
Aurora is the collective name given to the photons (light) emitted by atoms, molecules and ions that have been excited by energetic charged particles (principally electrons) travelling along magnetic field lines into the Earth's upper atmosphere. Aurora results from the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.
2006-08-11 23:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by copperyclover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From one that lives in Alaska, YES, you will almost have a mirror effect at both ends of the poles. I saw my first northern lights night before last about 2:00 AM. Slimy green generally is what you get when the start coming back. As the night get darker then the lights get more active with a greater range of colors. And they are AWESOME. I have lots and lots of auroras pictures all in 35 mill.. Some day I will get them scanned into my computer and loaded on disks.. Anyway, I hope this helps you.. Good Luck..
2006-08-12 06:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is. The northern lights are the Aurora Borealis and the southern lights are called the Aurora Australis.
2006-08-12 06:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah but because of the lack of people and habitable space you mostly only hear of the Northern Lights.
2006-08-12 15:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by quierounvaquero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...they are called the southern lights
2006-08-12 06:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the aurora australis, exactly the same phenomenon.
2006-08-12 06:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it called fireworks off southend pier every sat night at 8pm
2006-08-12 06:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by kathy_madwoman_bates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would imagine so but i dont know for definate
2006-08-12 10:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋