2007-03-06 18:31:43 · 2 answers · asked by kukee a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
You must mean the Aurora Borealis (..pronounced BORE-EE-ELLIS..) Whatever, I can't think any kind of trivia question for you.
2007-03-06 19:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What causes the effect of the Aurora Borealis ?
It is caused by higly charged particles coming from the sun (on the Solar wind) and then getting trapped in the Earth's magnetic field - these particles react with the upper atmosphere and release photons (as Visible light energy.)
The two belts of particles are known as the Van Allen Belt (after he who discovered them.)
It's actually quite interesting......
See Links-:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(astronomy)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Allen_Belt
2007-03-07 00:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋