In the image, a greenish glow arises above the curve of the Earth. The color changes to red as the light goes higher above the horizon. At the right, a section of the International Space Station can be seen.
During large solar storms, the post continues,"the Sun spews large bubbles of electrified gas which collide with our magnetic field at its North and South Poles and enter our atmosphere ... these energized solar particles collide with atmospheric gases resulting in beautiful displays of light."
When the particles collide with oxygen in the atmosphere,"they give off rich red and green hues as seen in this image. Conversely, if these same particles collide with nitrogen in our atmosphere they illuminate the sky in glows of blue and purple," NASA said., took the picture and several others he posted on Twitter last week, noting the"Absolutely SPECTACULAR aurora today!!"
Absolutely SPECTACULAR aurora today!!! Thankful for the recent solar activity resulting in these wonderful sights!
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