Aurora Storms to Peak Over Canada as Sun Ejects Multiple Rounds of Charged Particles to Earth

Aurora Storms to Peak Over Canada as Sun Ejects Multiple Rounds of Charged Particles to Earth
Aurora borealis seen in past solar storms in Alberta. Courtesy of John Andersen
Michael Wing
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The night sky will begin glowing with waves of pink, green, and purple lights as spectacular auroras hover over North America in the coming days.

Aurora borealis, also called the northern lights, is caused by charged particles from the sun getting trapped in Earth’s magnetic field.