7 myths and facts about the Northern Lights that may surprise you
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Despite their fame, the Northern Lights are widely misunderstood. They aren't always green — oxygen and nitrogen create red, blue, and purple hues too. Auroras aren't Earth-exclusive either; Jupiter and Saturn have them. Strong solar storms can push auroras as far south as the continental United States.
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