Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
Summary
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir filmed a timelapse of the Southern Lights from the SpaceX Dragon shuttle. The Southern Lights, like the Northern Lights, happen near the poles when charged particles from the Sun hit Earth’s atmosphere and create colorful waves of light.Key Facts
- The Southern Lights are also called auroras and occur near the South Pole.
- They are caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.
- These particles collide with gases in the atmosphere, creating colorful lights.
- The Southern Lights are common but less known because fewer people live near Antarctica.
- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured the footage from space aboard the SpaceX Dragon shuttle.
- The Northern Lights happen in the same way near the North Pole.
- The event is a natural light display usually seen in polar regions.
- The video shows the lights moving and changing colors over time.
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