ScienceJune 16, 2026
aurora
/əˈrɔːrə/
Definition
A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with the atmosphere.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'aurora,' meaning 'dawn.' It was named after the Roman goddess of the dawn and was later applied to the northern and southern lights because of their frequent appearance as glowing colors in the early morning sky.
In the news
In the article, auroras are mentioned as visual phenomena linked to the same solar wind electrons that generate 'chorus wave' sounds. The project team often incorporates striking images of these displays into their musical album artwork.
Otherworldly music albums feature space weather data
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