2006-11-04 20:46:09 · 4 answers · asked by paike 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
yup the same phenomenon is observed near the south pole, but it has a different name. it is called 'aurora australis'
2006-11-04 20:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by GREY MATTER 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, the aurora borealis is the Northern Lights.
The Southern Lights are the Aurora Australis.
But yes, they are caused by the same thing.
2006-11-05 04:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it is called aurora australis in the Southern Hemisphere.
But of course you can only see it at the South Pole from April through August when it is dark. It's daylight, or the twilight is too bright, the rest of the time.
2006-11-06 12:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dome Slug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course you can see it near the south pole
have a look at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auroral_light
2006-11-05 08:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by amit v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋