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What colorful phenomenon occurs in the northern sky when particles from the sun energize ions in the thermosphere?

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asked Jan 6 in Science by EarleStephen (450 points)

What colorful phenomenon occurs in the northern sky when particles from the sun energize ions in the thermosphere?

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answered Jan 6 by WildaEgerton (830 points)

northern lights

Particles from the Sun energize ions in the thermosphere. This creates the northern and southern lights.

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