Scientists reveal mystery behind grey patch that appears in night sky for first time
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Scientists have identified the cause of a mysterious grey patch sometimes seen with the northern lights. Using advanced cameras, University of Calgary researchers found it to be a "structured continuum emission" linked to aurora borealis. The patch acts as a heat source, indicating greater complexity in auroral processes. This discovery reveals intricate interactions between auroral processes, plasma, and the atmosphere at smaller scales, potentially affecting atmospheric chemistry.
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