A view of the red glow in Türkiye... What is the aurora borealis and how does it occur?
Arabia Weather - On Sunday night, the northern lights were seen in Turkey and other places around the world, and this rare phenomenon lit up the sky in red and green, and residents were also able to see it with the naked eye.
The aurora borealis , which emits this distinctive light, was seen that night in southern England and also in Turkey in areas such as Ordu, Orzalp, and Balikesir on Marmara Island. The aurora borealis, which accompanies geomagnetic storms, is a phenomenon dating back thousands of years and is considered rare.
What is the aurora borealis?
Answer: The aurora borealis , also known as Aurora, is a phenomenon that appears in a mixture of colors on the North and South Poles of the Earth. When this charming phenomenon appears in the North Pole, it is known as the Northern Lights, while when it appears in the Antarctica, it is called the Australian Aurora.
What is the secret behind the appearance of the Northern Lights in Türkiye and other regions of the world?
Answer: Due to the effect of the magnetic storm that affected the entire world, residents in Ordu and Van in Turkey and many places in Europe witnessed an amazing phenomenon. This phenomenon, which is also known as a solar storm, made different regions of the world witness wonderful moments as red and green colors penetrated the sky. Yesterday evening, this phenomenon was recorded by observers.
In general, these lights are most visible at the Earth's magnetic north and south poles, where the southern aurora is known as the aurora australis, according to The Guardian. This phenomenon is formed as a result of the interaction of solar particles known as solar wind, which travel over millions of miles, appearing mainly in the polar regions. on the surface of the ground.
The northern lights release varying amounts of energy at different wavelengths of light, depending on the type of gaseous molecule. For example, oxygen produces green light, while it causes the sky to glow red. After the Earth was affected by a strong solar storm, the lights that were seen in several areas began In Europe it is heading in different directions.
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