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What is Northern Lights?

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Overview

A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. It occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating vibrant colored auroras that are a significant natural phenomenon and tourist attraction.

Current status

Northern Lights is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently.

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