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What is the scientific name for the Northern Lights?
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Aurora Australis
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Magnetospheric glow
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Aurora Borealis
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Polar radiance
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The correct answer is "Aurora Borealis". The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic. This phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere, creating stunning displays of colorful light, usually green, pink, and purple. The term aurora borealis was coined by Galileo in 1619.
