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Astronomy · L1 · How an Aurora Forms

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From solar wind leaving the Sun to a glowing curtain of light above the poles.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
☀️ Sun releases solar windParticles travelthrough space toward EarthEarth's magnetic fieldpulls particles toward the polesParticles crash into gaseshigh in the atmosphere🌌 Gases glow — an aurora appears

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