Green is the most frequent color seen in the Northern Lights. It occurs when charged solar particles collide with oxygen molecules at altitudes of around 60 to 150 miles
Red auroras are rarer and occur at higher altitudes, above 150 miles. These lights are caused by the excitation of oxygen atoms
Nitrogen molecules are responsible for producing blue and purple hues in auroras. These colors are less common and typically appear at lower altitudes
Pink and yellow auroras are produced by a combination of gases. For example, when both oxygen and nitrogen interact with solar particles at varying altitudes
One of the most striking shapes auroras take is the form of curtains or drapes. These long, flowing lines of light resemble fabric moving in the wind,
Auroras often appear as large arcs or bands stretching across the sky. These shapes are formed as solar particles flow along the magnetic field,
Spirals or swirling patterns of auroras can form when solar particles are trapped and accelerated by Earth’s magnetic field.
Sometimes, auroras take the form of pulsing or flickering lights. This occurs when solar wind speed fluctuates