Have you ever seen this?
2007-10-25 04:52:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Hey punch, i also would like to see this happening some day. Fancy that, Radiancia, Red F, you're so lucky.
2007-10-25 05:05:39 · update #1
I've seen them from here in Wyoming, typically a few times a year. Very beautiful. They are the result of high energy solar radiation interacting with nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the upper atmosphere, causing those atoms to glow. The Earth's magnetic field tends to deflect that incoming radiation toward polar regions, which is why the northern (and southern) lights are normally seen in those areas.
2007-10-25 05:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by cyswxman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live on the 45th parallel and I've seen them many times. Eeriely beautiful, they are curtains of light that shimmer and shift in the solar winds. I've seen them red, green, white, and occassionally a purplish-blue although this is quite rare. Its definitly worth watching for. You can contact a local astronomy club and get put on their notification list and they will call you when the lights are out.
2007-10-25 11:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Fancy That 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have, its quite a pretty thing to see. As far as I know they're caused by solar flares from the sun that cause electromagnetic reactions which appear as greens,blues,purples in the northern night sky. They usually appear in the winter but you can see them at other times and you'll have to be pretty northernly, the higher the more vibrant and colorful they'll be and you have to be away from city lights etc.
2007-10-25 11:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by radiancia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen the effect and it was quite beautiful and awe inspiring. I just sat and watched it for hours.
2007-10-25 11:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haven't seen it. but it is one of my dreams to do so some day.
2007-10-25 11:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Andrea. I coul be mistaken , I thought it was a male singer.
2007-10-25 11:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by benejueves 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spaceweather.com
Will show you when and where the best chances to see it are.
2007-10-25 14:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they appear.... they are gorgeous!
2007-10-25 11:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by rachel s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋